Supports the idea that word stress and passivization mark new information. Does not support the theory that there is an information ordering in active sentences. (Author/RL)

Examines the "functional sentence perspective" theory, working with the concepts of the "theme" and "rheme" of a sentence, and analyzes possibilities for its implementation in the theory of information systems, particularly with respect to the study of so-called thematic progressions in and general structural formula of the text. (Author/CWM)

Investigates the effects of writing ability and mode of discourse on cognitive capacity engagement across three stages of the composing process, noting that writing ability differentially affected cognitive capacity engagement across discourse modes when using the secondary-task method. (HOD)

The ability of the computer to generate output not included in the input may be used for linguistic as well as for computational input. The ability to accept linguistic data and process it according to a certain program seems to be a promising field for investigation. Progress in this field may strengthen the assumption that the computer can be…