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Writing Systems

Symbolic communication systems are distinguished from writing systems in that one must usually understand something of the associated spoken language to comprehend the text. In contrast, symbolic systems, such as information signs, painting, maps, and mathematics, often do not require prior knowledge of a spoken language. Every human community possesses language, a feature regarded by many as an innate and defining condition of humanity (see Origin of language). However the development of writing systems, and their partial supplantation of traditional oral systems of communication, have been sporadic, uneven, and slow. Once established, writing systems on the whole change more slowly than their spoken counterparts and often preserve features and expressions that no longer exist in the spoken language. T'''here are considered to be three writing criteria for all writing systems. The first being that writing must be complete it most have a purpose or some sort of meaning to it. a point must be made or communicated in the text. Second, all writing systems must have some sort of symbols which can be made on some sort of surface, wether physical or digital. Lastly, the symbols used in the writing system must mimic spoken word/speech, in order for communication to be possible. '''The greatest benefit of writing is that it provides the tool by which society can record information consistently and in greater detail, something that could not be achieved as well previously by spoken word. Writing allows societies to transmit information and to share knowledge.

Response From Jackie F. and Hung N.
Some spelling and grammar errors, and too much of a generalized language used. Check placement of text and see if thats the right spot for it.

Response from Colleen
Try to work on the wiki style writing for the first words of your sentence such as the transition words. I think if you added the transitions then it would boost your writing even more. I enjoyed reading your article and your addition fit in nicely. History of writing