Date:  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 13:51:52 -0400

From:  Allan Metcalf <AAllan[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]AOL.COM>

Subject: Request for help on divergency



The following request came my way. If you can help this person, please do!

You'll need to use the individual's address, since the person isn't on our

list, but if your reply is of general interest, you might also want to post

it on ADS-L.

Thanks - Allan Metcalf

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From: LManuel103[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]aol.com

Subj:  divergency in writing and communication



Dear Prof. Allan, I am a doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University at

Ft. Lauderdale and also an elementary school teacher.  What sources can you

lead me to that say that slang and divergent writing styles among elementary

school children is a good thing? How do you feel. Any brief comments would

be appreciated. Thanks. P.S. You can also contact me at

losadam[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]fcae.acast.nova.edu