Our Class Blog
Come along as we explore the academic and professional sides of writing. New posts arrive each week throughout the semester.
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Grammar and American English.
Your knowledge of grammar shouldn’t be the reason behind getting a job or not. The U.S shouldn’t have an official language either.
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You Don’t Care About Grammar, You Just Hate POC
While Kyle Wiens might think English is the national language of The United States of America, there actually isn’t one.
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Is Grammar That Serious?
Is grammar important? Kyle Wiens thinks so, but does its significance vary? Are there professions where flawless grammar is not needed?
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Why can’t I start my emails with ‘Yo’?
There is a point where abbreviating goes too far–and Kyle Wiens doesn’t even allow you to get past the first sentence. What now?
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Is There a Right or Wrong, in Grammar and Communication?
Grammar shouldn’t be the end all be all in writing. But we can benefit from a unified writing style that could be used in business or scientific settings.
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