Category: Wk 13: Professional Writers
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Let Them Use They Own Language
The idea of “proper” English has always felt like an uncomfortable weight on my shoulders. And not just in school, but in every part of my life…
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The Case Fo’ AAVE and Peoples Rights To Der Own English
In 1975 the committee on the Conference on College Composition and Communication published a statement entitled…
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Unnecessary upset: or how a misquote triggered my rage.
That was Lauryn Hill on the first album by The Fugees, The Score. The song in question is “Zealots,” by the way. That shit had me sooo upset!!
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Using AAVE in writing
American English is so funny to me because there are a lot of rules when it comes to writing, but, when speaking, none of the rules matter….
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High Expectations
Grammar is not what makes you professional there are other ways to be professional by not having an extensive vocabulary.
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Why should Language, and Grammar be a Barrier?
as we speak on two topics of the English language and grammar. We realize the barriers that it has build towards people in the U.S
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Grammar & Style: Establishing Credibility as Professional Writers
So, what is most important to creating and building a persona of ourselves as both author and professional writers – grammar or style?
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Kyle Wiens Won’t Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar and I Wouldn’t Want to Work for Him Anyway
African American English is absolutely good English. It is full of vibrant expressions that can make even the blandest sentence come to life.
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Writing as a Job
The competence a professional writer displays in their grammar is often the fulcrum that either makes or breaks their careers.
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Professional Writers
Good grammar is essential for communication, especially in a business setting.English became the dominant language in the United States.