What do we mean by “writing”?

When we refer to “writing” throughout this book, we are imagining writing as an act of inquiry, a means of communication, and an articulation of thinking that involves choosing among diverse representational modes.

Writing is both process and product—a dynamic, meaning-making activity that extends beyond text-based forms to encompass multiple modalities through which ideas are explored and shared.

We believe, and research shows, that writing ability is continually developed rather than mastered.