The computer as text processor
- 1. THE COMPUTER AS TEXT PROCESSOR Denise E Murray
- 2. THE COMPUTER AS TEXT PROCESSOR Quantity and quality of the information work The impact on human thought processes The relationship between text, writer and audience The nature of text
- 4. Word processing systems produce dramatic changes in working practices, individual responsibilities and interpersonnel relationships (Longley and Shain 1984, p.99).
- 5. Text Fixed, permanent Meaning and authority lodged in text Analytical, sequential and integrated Oral language Evanescent Personal, emotional Formulaic, context-bound, fragmented VS
- 6. Online texts Permanent ? Authority ?
- 7. The essence of word processors What you see on the screen while typing the text What you get on the page when the text is printed
- 8. Quantity Speedy Liberation Freedom
- 9. Handwriting requires much greater coordination and control than keyboarding
- 10. Handwriting VS Computer writing 出版 （ publishing ） chu ban
- 11. Text processor Supports writing process Helps writers get ideas
- 13. Quality Surface level editing, eg. spelling checker Not major revision The final choice lies with the writer
- 14. Authorship ‘ Networking allows the individual to collaborate with others in the construction of the text.’ ‘ We cannot tell who composed which part since there is no identifying handwriting.’
- 15. BBS Who is the author? Oral language?
- 16. Production process editors copy-editors typesetters Format the text
- 17. E-text and Audience Interactive text: different versions of a story The relationship has been changed To accommodate the demands of the audience
- 18. Intertextuality Printed text Hidden In reader’s mind E-text: hpertext VS
- 19. E-text and Audience sensitive to the needs of audience Conscious that we write to create meaning
- 20. Conclusion Literacy Orality E-text Language repertoire
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- 22. Relevant Resources Ted Nelson - Critically: About Paperless Office http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHPWULOOtlQ Hypertext: Transfiguration of Writing and The Writer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62DNfPOfTVE&feature=related Interactive fiction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interactive_fiction