Perspectives on Good Writing in Applied Linguistics and TESOL does justice to its title given the kaleidoscope of perspectives contributed by a stellar lineup of writing teachers and scholars. They offer diverse perspectives on factors shaping beliefs and values about what good writing is, including social, cultural, and institutional expectations; disciplinary socialization; and reflexivity on ones own practices. The kaleidoscope of perspectives is also evident in their reflections on writing itself (covering established as well as new digital genres, writing by transnational writers, and translingual literacy practices), and on teaching, assessing, and responding to writing. The book represents true advances in current understandings of what good writing is, and should be a staple on every shelf. -- Rosa Manchón, University of Murcia, Spain I am thrilled to read an academic book on good writing in which every chapter and every bibliographic statement is written in the first person. This is a completeand so welcomereversal from when I was forced to write my Ph.D. thesis in the passive voice. Perspectives on Good Writing in Applied Linguistics and TESOL lives up to its title. It begins and builds the needed conversations about what good writing is, and does so in an accessible, engaging, page-turning manner. What more could one ask for? -- Merrill Swain, University of Toronto "Perspectives on Good Writing in Applied Linguistics and TESOL is a valuable resource for scholars, writing teachers and pre-service educators. Its rich content and the engaging manner in which the book initiates crucial conversations about writing make it a staple for those seeking a deeper understanding of what constitutes good writing." -- IATEFL Voices, Annie Altamirano "Perspectives on good writing in applied linguistics and TESOL is the type of volume that makes you turn pages. . . In-service and practicing foreign language teachers interested in L2 writing instruction regardless of their expertise level and academic experience and L1 backgrounds may benefit from the practical hands-on suggestions and theoretical reflections presented in this book." * Mokhira Ergasheva and Ulugbek Nurmukhamedov, Journal of English for Research Publication Purposes *
