This research study examines the role of digital media, more specifically online forums, in the development of academic literacy and language learning in English as a Second Language (ESL) college writing. Studies in Second Language Acquisition suggest that participation in online forum discussions can potentially foster collaboration,…

Story writing helps handicapped and normal students to develop a thoughtful approach to daily experiences through fantasy production. Benefits of such an approach with emotionally disturbed adolescents have included increased abilities of students to examine problem situations, conceptualize alternatives, and understand potential consequences. (CL)

Responses to a writing therapy questionnaire by 25 psychologists indicated how and why they used writing in their work. Three-fifths of the psychologists used writing frequently, two-fifths infrequently. Most of the counselors reported that clients reacted quite positively to requests that they engage in writing. The most commonly used forms of…