Hello everyone, The news reports of the recent report on the writing performance of Memorial University students is provoking some discussion (well, tut- tutting and head-shaking) around here and I am being asked for comment. Hard to read between the lines of the news reports, and I wonder if any CASLL-builders on/from The Rock would comment on this report -- I suspect your comments would be of interest to the whole list community, but if you prefer, my personal Email address should be at the bottom of this message. Thanks, Susan * * * * * * * * * * * Susan Drain, Ph.D. 902 457 6220 Chair, English Department [log in to unmask] Mount Saint Vincent University Halifax, NS Canada B3M 2J6