"revised" body paragraph (HW Sept 17)

            In the text, Thompson points out that the internet/technological advancement  has helped people write more and even improved their writing skills. According to Thompson, "we compose of 154 billion emails, 500 million tweets on Twitter, 1 million blog posts and comments, and about 150 billion words written on Facebook each day" (Thompson 47). Thompson supports his claim by stating that through social networks and emails, individuals are making huge accomplishments  without even being aware. Thompson also provides researched data from an English Professor from Stanford University who states, "teens who message online appear to have better spelling and literacy abilities from those who do not" (Thompson 67). The evidence Thompson provides helps readers to understand that individuals who use the internet are more active in writing than those who are not. Involvement with the internet allows the individual to be more active in writing, which will enhance their writing skills . Statistical data is provided to strengthen the argument for the audience. Thompson believes that there are other factors that affects the quality of writing an individual composes, such as the audience effect.