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Bringing together history, headlines, and research with accessible visuals and examples, this book explains 8 myths about 'correct writing' and presents a new approach for writing in our diverse and digital world. It is essential reading for anyone who cares about English or writing. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Table of Contents
Introduction: When writing means correct writing; 1. Myth 1: You can't write that; 2. Myth 2: You can't write that in school; 3. Myth 3: You can't write that and be smart; 4. Myth 4: You can't write that on the test; 5. Myth 5: Chances are, you can't write; 6. Myth 6: You can't write if you didn't write well in high school; 7. Myth 7: You can't get a job if you didn't write well in college; 8. Myth 8: You can't write that because internet; Conclusion: Writing continuum, language exploration.

You Cant Write That

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 11/23/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781009231282
      978-1009231282
      ISBN-10 1009231286
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Bringing together history, headlines, and research with accessible visuals and examples, this book explains 8 myths about 'correct writing' and presents a new approach for writing in our diverse and digital world. It is essential reading for anyone who cares about English or writing. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: When writing means correct writing; 1. Myth 1: You can't write that; 2. Myth 2: You can't write that in school; 3. Myth 3: You can't write that and be smart; 4. Myth 4: You can't write that on the test; 5. Myth 5: Chances are, you can't write; 6. Myth 6: You can't write if you didn't write well in high school; 7. Myth 7: You can't get a job if you didn't write well in college; 8. Myth 8: You can't write that because internet; Conclusion: Writing continuum, language exploration.

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