The authors, Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa, are sociologists who analyzed results from essay tests and surveys given to more than 2, 000 students at the beginning of their freshman year and the end of their sophomore year.

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In addition to the essay section, the Writing section of the SAT tests the deviation between standard written English and the way we actually speak the language.

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