Lundsford Quiz

I believe that my argument is one of fact. My research question is how computer software is affecting the writing process. Through the research I have found, the answer to my question is that new computer software is improving the writing process greatly. According to the Lundsford reading, a factual argument must, "make a claim that addresses the status of the facts as they're known and offer substantial evidence to support your claims"(194). I have found research that demonstrates computers have made it easier for students with learning disabilities to write coherent, complete sentences; collaboration has become easier, mind-mapping software allows students to be able to more clearly understand the flow of their ideas.

I believe the research I have found is substantial and supports my claim that computer software is helping improve the writing process. While some teachers believe that computers inhibit the writing process due to the distractions that are available while on a computer, I believe the overall improvements to the writing process out way the distractions that may be available. I will agree that I become distracted while using a computer for homework. There's so much available to do online, it can be extremely easy to stop working and talk to a friend or look at the latest updates on facebook. Sometimes, I find myself having to "unplug" from the internet in order to get work done.

Most of the articles I have found during my research also support an argument of fact because the articles discuss real-life ways that the computer software is helping to enhance the writing process. I also have my own personal experience with the mind-mapping software. It has allowed me to see my ideas on the screen and find connections between ideas and how the ideas should flow together in a coherent manor. I believe my writing has been much improved since I have begun using the software. I have also used the software in my accounting class to help me understand how the different topics go together in the class.

All in all, I believe the research has helped integrate more classrooms with technology and broadened teachers response to technology. More teachers require students to type their assignments and use technology for other purposes. This expansion in technology should overall help students become more effective in the workplace and will lead to a more productive society.