DeVoss,+Cushman,+and+Grabill.+Infrastructure+and+Composing.

//JSTOR College Composition and Communication Vol. 57, No. 1 (Sep., 2005), pp. 14-44//
 * DeVoss, Danielle Nicole, Ellen Cushman, and Jeffrey T. Grabill. Infrastructure and Composing: The When of New Media Writing**

**Abstract**
== This article discusses the infrastructural dynamics of the education of new media writing. The first point made in the article is the positive aspect new-media has had on education as well as an overall media aspect. The education of new media has become a powerful tool for teachers because it puts them in a computer lab and allows them to use technology that can track every students move on the school's interface. Finally, the article focuses on the "when of new media composing creating space for reflection and change within institutional structures and networks" (DeVoss, Cushman, Grabill 14). ==

Argument
== With the rise of new media education classes, universities have trouble finding educators who are knowledgeable in the field, which is one of DeVoss, Cushman, and Grabill's arguments throughout the article. However, they do argue that the ability to use new technologies enhances writing and can create innovative ideas. The whole purpose of the article is to argue the idea that new media is a growing course that needs to be taught at universities, but with the lack of educated scholars in the field, courses like these are limited to students. ==

Key Passages
== “What is remarkable to us about Rebecca’s piece is the story behind its composition, which is revealing of a moment in time, space, institutional relations, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. (15)” ==

== “We want to suggest that writing programs will never adequately come to terms with how to understand and teach new-media composing unless we can come to a productive and activist understanding of infrastructure. (22)” ==

== “When the tasks of composing—including the tasks of thinking, of imagining, of creating—are not consistent with existing standards, practices, and values, infrastructure breaks down, revealing the need to meet the demands of new meaning-making practices. (35)” ==

**Selected Works Cited**
See pages 39-43.

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