Written words can be preserved for long periods of time and can be read by those who come across the written work; however I only write when I feel necessary or am asked. I rarely feel the need to get out of bed to write my thoughts on paper. A smaller form of writing that I choose to use every day is when I'm texting someone on my phone or making notes for something I need to do later. When I really feel the urge to write is when I'm taking notes or in a language arts class. I take notes in class to keep up with my studies, but I don't think it requires much effort because I have a reason to take notes; however, I think the effort required to write most essays discourages me. I realize that I also have a motive to maintain good grades when writing an essay, but it seems like I want to quit halfway through. Beyond schoolwork, I think the obvious purpose of writing is to communicate with each other. Communication appears to be the primary function of