Larry Beason

Larry Beason is a Professor at the University of South Alabama within the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of English. His expertise spans rhetorical analysis, composition pedagogy, grammar, and science fiction. He is renowned for his book Eyes Before Ease, which delves into the cultural and communicative significance of spelling, and has co-authored several influential grammar and usage guides.

• Research Focus: Rhetorical analysis, writing assessment, ethics in writing instruction, and intersections of digital communication with pedagogy.
• Notable Publications: Eyes Before Ease, A Commonsense Guide to Grammar & Usage, and The McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage.

His scholarly work addresses topics such as grammar standards in gaming forums, writing assessment methodologies, and the role of ethics in composition instruction. He has contributed to journals like College Composition and Communication, WPA: Journal of the Council of Writing Program Administrators, and Research in the Teaching of English.