Elizabeth Wardle's essay "You Can Learn to Write in General" challenges traditional approaches to teaching writing in school. She argues that teaching writing as a set of rules or formats does not prepare students to write effectively in real-world situations. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of teaching students to become critical thinkers who are able to navigate the social and cultural contexts in which writing occurs. She also advocates for a more student-centered approach to teaching writing, encouraging students to engage in writing that is meaningful to them and allowing them to choose their own topics and genres. Wardle's essay argues for a more flexible and adaptable approach to teaching writing in academia, shifting our focus