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The purpose of my Writing Concept Annotated Bibliography (MWA2) is to explore the various ideas and theories surrounding effective writing practices. Through my research, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of what makes writing clear, concise, and persuasive. I aim to draw upon a range of sources, including academic articles, books, and online resources, to build a comprehensive understanding of the subject. My ultimate goal is to use this information to improve my writing skills and to develop a solid foundation for further exploration of the topic in the future. This annotated bibliography examines the extent to which the use of cliché language impairs the effectiveness of written communication. It draws from four scholarly sources as well as one book to answer this research question.
To what extent does the use of cliché language impair the effectiveness of written communication?
Source 1:
Crowley, Sharon. “Clichés and Dead Metaphors: How Language Can Devalue Writing.” College English, vol. 64, no. 4, 2002, pp. 406-420. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/379020.
The impact of cliché language on written communication is examined in this article. According to Crowley, clichés are frequently substituted for more precise and meaningful language, which undermines an author’s capacity for clear communication. She argues that clichés lessen the power of a message by making it seem more general and disassociated from the particular circumstance. In addition, Crowley addresses the advantages of employing clichés and provides advice on how to do so.
Reference 2
Harlow, Jean. “Clichés and the Creation of Meaning.” College English, vol. 53, no. 3, 1991, pp. 310-323. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/376887.
Harlow investigates the usage of clichés in written language in this essay. Clichés, she contends, can be utilized to efficiently establish meaning even if they frequently have a negative connotation. According to Harlow, clichés can be used to explain ideas clearly and concisely while providing readers with a sense of familiarity. She further argues that clichés help writers connect with readers and effectively deliver their ideas.
Source 3:
Friedman, Susan. “Clichés: The Death of Meaningful Expression.” Writing Lab Newsletter, vol. 33, no. 7, 2008, pp. 1-4. ERIC, https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ912283.
The use of clichés in written communication is examined in this article. Friedman contends that clichés lessen an author’s message’s impact and undermine their capacity for clear communication. She argues that clichés frequently lack meaningful expression and can give the impression that a message is unoriginal and bland. Friedman goes into more detail on the possible consequences of employing clichés and provides advice on how to do so.
Source 4:
Bad Ideas About Writing. Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2017.
This book offers a summary of incorrect presumptions and views about writing. Particular attention is given in Chapter 8 to cliché usage and how it affects written communication. Clichés, according to the writers, frequently lack meaningful expression and can give the impression that a message is generic and unoriginal. Furthermore, they claim that utilizing clichés might undermine an author’s capacity to communicate and lessen the impact of their message effectively.
