You Can't Write That

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ISBN: 9781009231305

8 Myths About Correct English

Laura Aull (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)

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English

Cambridge University Press
23 November 2023

Usage & grammar guides; Language: history & general works; Historical & comparative linguistics; ELT: learning material & coursework

People read and write a range of English every day, yet what counts as 'correct' English has been narrowly defined and tested for 150 years. This book is written for educators, students, employers and scholars who are seeking a more just and knowledgeable perspective on English writing. It brings together history, headlines, and research with accessible visuals and examples, to provide an engaging overview of the complex nature of written English, and to offer a new approach for our diverse and digital writing world. Each chapter addresses a particular 'myth' of “correct” writing, such as 'students today can't write' or 'the internet is ruining academic writing', and presents the myth's context and consequences. By the end of the book, readers will know how to go from hunting errors to seeking (and finding) patterns in English writing today. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

By: Laura Aull (University of Michigan Ann Arbor)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9781009231305
ISBN 10: 1009231308
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 23 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Laura Aull is an Associate Professor and Writing Program Director at the University of Michigan, USA, where she teaches English linguistics and trains university writing instructors. Her previous books include How Students Write: A Linguistic Analysis (2020) and First-Year University Writing (2015).

Reviews for You Can't Write That: 8 Myths About Correct English

'A timely text that all readers can enjoy, and a refreshing counterpart to the many prescriptive writing/grammar texts being published ... Recommended.' P. J. Kurtz, CHOICE