*The Importance of Grammar*

The author of our textbook makes it clear that grammar is an essential part, and probably one of the most important aspects in writing. Although I was never a big fan of learning grammar, and I have always found it somewhat of a challenge to conform to rules, I do see that grammar extremely important in writing, as well as speech.

People often are under the misconception that grammar is a useless and an unimportant part of writing that teachers just want to drill into your head to fill up class time. Thankfully most of those people do not get hired at any prominent news sources and do not get promoted to positions of power in society (with the exception of the president, who seemed to slip under the radar of all voters).

I have come to realize that grammar is a very key point in all forms of verbal and written communication. It sets a standard for judgment. When people cannot manage to use proper grammar and speech, they can easily come off as ignorant or uneducated. Audiences do not have a large attention span and are very critical of speakers and writers. If a writer cannot get something as simple as grammar correct, it will likely set off a warning signal to reader. If the writer can’t even use proper grammar, they may not be intelligent enough to write a factual, accurate piece.

I know that grammar is certainly not my strongest skill, but in realizing its importance in the career field I want to pursue, I know I will need to keep trying to improve my use of grammar within my writing.