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Why is it helpful to critique\u00a0patterns of academic grammar and punctuation usage, including in your own work?<\/h2>\r\nThere are several different types of English. While there are some obvious examples of different varieties (e.g., American and British English), there are other differing types, such as formal vs. informal English or verbal vs. written English. There are also different varieties of English that are unique to cultural, societal, or professional groups.\r\n\r\nWhile\u00a0all of these\u00a0types of English are equally\u00a0dynamic and complex, each variety is\u00a0appropriate in\u00a0different situations. When you're talking to your friends, you should use\u00a0slang\u00a0and cultural references\u2014if you speak in formal language, you can easily come off as stiff. If you're\u00a0sending a quick casual message\u2014via social media or texting\u2014don't worry too much about capitalization or strict punctuation. Feel free to have five exclamation points standing alone, if that gets your point across.\r\n\r\n\"iconHowever, there's this thing called Standard American English. This English is used in professional and academic settings. This is so people can communicate and understand each other. How many times have you heard people of older generations ask just what smh<\/em>\u00a0or rn<\/em>\u00a0mean? While this online jargon is great for quick communication, it isn't formal: it isn't a part of the commonly accepted conventions that make up Standard American English.\r\n\r\nGrammar is a set of rules and conventions that dictate how Standard American English works. These rules are simply\u00a0tools that speakers of a language can use. When you learn how to use the language, you can craft your message to communicate exactly what you want to convey.\r\n

Learning\u00a0Outcomes<\/h2>\r\n