Links on Writing, Wikipedia, and More Bradley Hammer comments on the writing his students do at Duke University in A New Type of Writing Course, arguing that technology can make writing more meaningful to students: In great contrast to only a few years ago, most of my students write several hours a day. I’m not talking about technically perfect papers, focused on grammar and the rules of structure. These students are tirelessly blogging, texting and responding to their peers in lengthy e-ma

George Terhune didn’t know what was wrong with him, and naturally, he went to see a doctor to find out. “George got real sick and the company refused to pay his medical bills,” said co-worker and union representative Carven Thomas in a deep and cautious tone, pausing to make sure each word fit in with the next. “George ended up in the hospital on his death bed.” Photo by Geoffrey Miller IBEW Local 2249 President Carven Thomas has worked at GE’s Bloomington refrigerator plant since 1987

George Terhune didn’t know what was wrong with him, and naturally, he went to see a doctor to find out. “George got real sick and the company refused to pay his medical bills,” said co-worker and union representative Carven Thomas in a deep and cautious tone, pausing to make sure each word fit in with the next. “George ended up in the hospital on his death bed.” Photo by Geoffrey Miller IBEW Local 2249 President Carven Thomas has worked at GE’s Bloomington refrigerator plant since 1987