Top 10 Grammar Myths
One of the first podcasts I downloaded in 2006 was Grammar Girl by Mignon Fogerty. Since then, I’ve played her podcasts in my writing classes and students responded well to her light approach to a subject I consider serious in our business: how to use the mechanics of writing to your advantage.
(The longer I teach writing and PR courses the more I know students arrive at our college with minimal knowledge of these mechanics. Even our English Literature majors manage to sail through four years of university without a solid understanding of grammar and punctuation.)
To mark the March 4 th Grammar Day, she’s created her Top 10 Grammar Myths and posted a transcript of the show.
Helpful stuff. Worth reviewing.
Hi Christine,
I’ve started listening to Grammar Girl’s podcasts and I have to say I think they’re extremely helpful.
What you said about students sailing through university without a proper understanding of grammar is true. I feel that my own understanding has grown immensely since taking this program. The copy editing class last term helped a lot but I also think the high standard that our teachers have with regard to our writing skills in every single class has made the biggest impact.
Losing marks for poor grammar and lack of proofreading may come as a bit of a shock at first but it really teaches you to pay closer attention to your writing. I know it’s made me a better writer and editor–at least I hope!
Colleen Monks — March 12, 2008 @ 9:42 pm