Journal 7

While print and digital are two very different mediums of everyday writing, they set out to accomplish the same major goals: to convey a message, and to act as a form of communication, even though they set about doing so in two very different ways. They are both judged by the same criteria of what makes something everyday writing, such as the purpose, the place and scene, and whether or not it is institutionalized.
I personally disagree with the notion that digital forms of everyday writing will never be able to completely replace print forms of everyday writing. While there is certainly still a niche for print forms of everyday writing in todays society, at the rapid rate at which technology is advancing, and creating better, simpler, and more efficient ways to complete daily writing tasks, it seems like it is only a matter of time before it is completely replaced by digital forms. Some examples of how this is being done already include sending text messages and emails, taking notes with a phone or computer, and adding events to digital calendars as opposed to physical ones. As digital forms of everyday writing begin to replace print forms of it, it won't necessarily change what everyday writing is, or what it means, it will simply change the way that most people encounter it. As time goes on, and technology evolves, it seems like it is only a matter of time before a digital form of everyday writing evokes the same thoughts and emotions as the print equivalent.