Writing Myths: Fact or Fiction

You should never use the pronoun "I" when writing a paper for school.

You should never begin a sentence with a conjunction like "and" or "but."

We should strive to speak and write in Proper English.

Correct grammar and punctuation are the most important part of good writing.

Good writing follows the five-paragraph essay structure.

Good writers know exactly what they want to say before they write.

If I have nothing left to say but haven't reached the required page length, I should just stop writing.

Critical study of language will help you in every area of life.

Using simple words makes you sound unintelligent.

You don't need to follow all the rules to produce effective writing.