Does the writing reflect competence in standard English grammar as evidenced by writing that is reasonably free from:
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Standard English
Core Skills Writing Rubric
Explanation
The first section of the Core Skills Rubric refers to "Standard English." But isn't there only one type of English?
Actually, there are many types of English spoken and written in the United States and other parts of the world. For example, if you are texting a friend, you might write "b home soon". "b home soon" communicates your thought in English. But it is not standard English.
Standard English is the spoken and written word that is used in official documents and is the English that you find in grammar books. It is also the type of English that will allow you to succeed in the business world.
Special Note Concerning E-mail
When writing to friends or relatives, we might not use standard English in an e-mail. But e-mails sent to professors or for other professional communication need to be written in standard English. There have been times when I have received an e-mail from a student that is so poorly written that I have had to ask the student to revise it so that I could understand the content. While I might give students a chance for revision, prospective employers or individuals on selection committees for a scholarships or transfer programs will not ask for a revision. They will simply reject you.
You may want to consult "Effective E-Mail Messages" for guidelines on how to write quality e-mail messages.
Useful Internet Sites
Ferris, Lucy."Mind Your Commas, Justin Bieber! Kisses." Lingua Franka. 26 May 2019. The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Garner, Bryan A."Standard English (1)." Garner's Usage Tip of the Day. 31 January 2013. Law Prose.
Mair, Christian."Bollywood in the Caribbean." English Language and New Media. nd. Surprising Science.
