¶ … English (Grammar, Spelling) is Important Why is it important for a student (and any writer) to use proper grammar and spelling? This paper delves into that subject and provides research that is pertinent and helpful.

Why is Grammar Important?

Beverly Ann Chin is professor of English at the University of Montana, and she explains that when papers, letters, essays, journalism and research papers do not use proper grammar those reading those writings may have "…preconceived notions about the value of its contents" (Chin, 2000).

When the writing shows poor grammar, no one will take it seriously, Chin explains. She also mentions that good grammar helps to "…guarantee clarity" and it also brings "…a level of order and elegance into the language." But why does it really matter? Bad grammar suggests bad writing, she continues, and when a reader sees flaws in the...

Chin also suggests that teaching grammar by itself is not always the best approach. Most researchers, she continues, "…agree that it is more effective to teach punctuation, sentence variety, and usage in the context of writing" than to simply approach the subject using "isolated skills" (i.e., just teaching grammar) (Chin, 2008). In fact, the research that Chin alludes to shows that teaching grammar "…separate from writing instruction does not improve students' writing competence" (Chin).
The Importance of Spelling

Aston University reports on…