I want to be able to write confidently and well. This means producing grammatically correct writing, as I believe that this an important skill, as I outlined in a previous blog. I have a desire to master the English language. I do not know any other languages besides English, which I feel strengthens my need to use it well and know it inside out.
I believe that grammar is not taught well enough in Australian schools--at least this was the case in the high school I attended. Grammar books were left at the bottom of the pile and none of the teachers desired to teach it. However, they expected us to use the comma, capital letter, apostrophe, and period correctly. How are students expected to build a good piece of work if they are not given the tools? I think that students should not only be taught how to use grammar correctly, but also why the rules are there.
I am interested in becoming an editor as I would love to have a set of skills that could be beneficial for many work places. I think that the ability of people to use language correctly and appropriately is lacking and that people should not shy away from grammar, but tackle it.
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