Word processors are the new form of written language. Same as when people moved away from script to block writing for the ease and clarity we now move to typing. Typing up papers is faster, easier to revise and edit. Leading to the position that typing should be included in all classes and disciplines.
For many students keeping a current work flow of ideas in an electronic journal will help develop ideas. Word processors allows one to work on a topic them jump to another and easily make space for new ideas relevant to the initial topic without having to glue in new pages. They typed language will progressively take over the hand written word but as educators we must not let students believe the computer will do all the work for them.
The key will be the formulas for prewriting, revision, and editing. These are all made easier with a word processor but they still hold up to the same standards as previously hand written papers.
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