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The result verified that there is evidence of a decline in grammar scores based on the number of abbreviations in their sent and received text messages (Swayne and Messer). In other words, the word abbreviations and punctuation short-cuts that famously used in text messaging can alter individuals’ ability to recognize and apply proper spelling, grammar and punctuation techniques in writing and daily life communication. If the uses of abbreviations are not controlled from the beginning, both sender and receiver of text messaging will be associated with how poorly they will perform on the test based on the level of standard literacy they have.

In today’s society, digital technology became an important part of our daily lives. Advanced technologies such as smart phones, improved the connection and engagement with people around the world, and easily accessed information throughout the internet. However, many critics argued that these technology are causing negative influences among teenagers; for instances, many pointed out that texting affect the way we think and write, in which I strongly disagreed. There are no connection or comparison among texting and writing.

We as a society are evolving with each generation to come. We are getting stronger, faster, and smarter. Just as cell phones are no longer square blocks with numbers on them and TV’s are not in black and white, writing itself has also evolved. Once upon a time many wrote and spoke in a Shakespearean form of language and over the years it has evolved into something we call modern English. In recent years, technology has advanced greatly and cell phones have become one of our primary use of communication. With cell phones came a new form of writing called text messaging. Text messaging is used to send short, concise messages to anyone around the world. Often times text messages involve the use of abbreviations which stand for different things and also involves frequent use of emoji’s as a form of expression. This form of writing is now considered informal writing and is not acceptable in academic settings. In Michaela Cullington’s essay “Does Texting Affect Writing?” she touches on both sides of whether texting is hindering students writing or if it’s actually having a positive effect. She then makes is clear that she believes most students are educated enough to know when text speak is appropriate and when it’s not so therefore it has no effect on students. Although, I agree with her thesis, she lacks credibility due to her insufficient evidence. In addition, I also believe

Cyberbullying is a relatively new threat, and it is very similar to traditional bullying. Despite the fact that cyberbullying and traditional bullying both share the common goal of harassment, cyberbullying differs from traditional bullying in that it does not stop at the schoolyard, and can continue when the victim is far away from the aggressor. It is just as devastating as common bullying, and sometimes is even more damaging. Professors Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin note in their journal, “Cyberbullying Creates Dangerous Stress and Anxiety”, that cyberbullying affects anywhere between 10-40% of students (contingent on their age group) (par. 1). J.D. Kelly A. Albin, in her article “Bullies in a Wired World”, defines cyberbullying as “…the ‘willful and repeated harm inflicted through use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices’” (157). It is caused by the fact that children feel their actions are mitigated when they use social media, as it creates the illusion of indirectness, and its effects range anywhere from mild depression to suicide.

In the essay “Does Texting Affect Writing?” The author, Michaela Cullington, does a study to figure out whether texting affects students writing skills, and she argues that texting does not affect student’s writing skills. Owing to her well-developed research, Cullington discover that some people consider that the using of abbreviations in text-messaging is affecting the writing skills of students while other believes the contrary, that texting helps student to write and express better their ideas (362). First, Cullington explains the opinions of those who believe texting negatively affects students writing skills, then those who believe text-messaging positively affects writing, and finally her own study.

How does phone texting affect writing skills? Michaela Cullington says that text messaging its taking over our lives. The abbreviations people use instead of words, while texting, has created a new language called “textspeak”. One of Michaela’s claims is that texting affects the ability to write formal papers, it is having a negative impact on writing. Another argument in the text is that some people see texting as beneficial exercise in writing. The last argument is that others believes that texting does not have any effect at all on student writing, it has not effect on their writing abilities in general. I refute these three arguments made in Michaela’s text because First, students are now writing more than in the past generations because of text messages, helping them get in the use of reading and also helping them with grammar. Following up, texting and writing an important paper is not the same thing, therefore texting is hardly beneficial when it comes to write an essay, report, etc. Not to mention, that texting can be affecting grammar and spelling, it can cause bad habits in students.

Many people believe that texting has a negative influence on writing. This false idea stems from the bad grammar usage and incorrect spelling youth often use when texting. In order to recognize the benefits of texting, one must

Now there was a study on texting because, they wanted to find out if it was bothering their writing or not. According to the text, “ Dr.Beverly Plester, the lead of author of the coventry study, also believes as i do, that texting is beneficial for children.” This means that texting for children might benefit them for later on. According to the text, “ A study published in in the Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning found that college students’ spelling improved after they were exposed to “textism” .” This means that texting benefits students writing. In conclusion texting benefits people’s

In the reading the author explains the effects of teenagers texting on written classwork and assignments in school. Cullington explains how texting has caused people to create a new language through using abbreviations instead of words, a language called textspeak. The author notes the differences in opinion of the effect textspeak is having on people and in particular students. Concerned teachers believe that there is a whole generation being raised without communication skills, and that textspeak has become second nature to their students. However, others insist that texting and textspeak should be viewed as beneficial as students gain an ability to summarize and express oneself concisely, as well as learning a new element

Many kids/teens use short handed text. The over use of texting affects the way students write in class.(2) Teenagers use text messaging more than any other form of communication. There is no doubt that when young people spend large amounts of time using cell phones, this activity also permanently impacts the maturation and development of their brains.(8) Smartphones are changing our nation of acceptable behavior, privacy, and social doomshine are being unprotected because anything can link to the internet.(5) Back in the day when our parents were growing up technology was not much used like it is now.

By kindergarten kids already know how to operate smartphones and have computers at home. The problem is not keyboarding itself, it does not cause problems to the grammar and formal writing but the reliance of electric devices as physical handwriting is slowly becoming non-existent. “Students are more likely to commit certain grammatical errors because the conventions of texting, tweeting and Facebooking in their formal academic essays. Occasionally [Sentell] see actual ‘text language,’ like using the letter ‘u’ instead of the word ‘you’” (Cambell). There is a fight among many of the teachers about the texting language, some are against it but some conform to it. Some of which even take advantage of it to create a “spark” in their students learning. The decisions of a language is not made by anyone official but by the people speaking the language. Slowly the fight about the texting language, seems to have less of those who oppose it and more people to conform to it (Lee). The main problem is the lack of capitalization, punctuation and apostrophes, along with the text language. There are even those teachers that realize that given time people seem to “lose” their writing skills as they themselves find to write with the text language, but in reality the language is just slowly changing, with much attempts at preventing these changes. But the billboard between Cape Girardeau and Oak Ridge Mike Rowan saw, consisting of “U” instead of “You,” shows how it really is changing

A huge phenomenon is taking over the lives of many people - especially teenagers. Text messaging, typically known as texting, has caused controversy in the educational world. Abbreviations, improper grammar, and the lack of emotion used while texting has fueled the argument that students are lacking writing skills because of this new-age craze. But the question still stands: does test messaging really affect our writing? Michaela Cullington, a student, analyzes the supposed effects of texting with credible sources, personal experience, and opinions from reliable teachers, authors, and students. She discusses both perspectives on the controversy, and also gives us her own, which states that “texting has no significant effect on student writing.”

Texting is a fairly new form of communication that has taken the world by storm. It became popular around 2001, and originally had its limitations, such as the 160-character limit. But now that technology has advanced, texting has followed along and is now a convenient, casual, and a more immediate way of communicating. So naturally, texting has evolved also in terms of the language used within it. We see this mostly in the form of abbreviations and short hand spelled words. Some people argue that texting has ruined the English language. Studies and observations have shown that the benefits of texting and cyber speak are much more broad then expected. Textisms have been shown to increase phonology skills, brain activity, creativity and provide a relatable outlet for students in education.

her life. This incident, along with many others in the past decade, have caused a growing concern for the effects of cyber bullying (Uhls, 2012). Cyber bullying is when the attacker belittles or torments the victim with the use of social media or mobile devices, and has been a growing trend as technology becomes more and more depended upon in the daily lives of young individuals. This form of tormentation has been linked to depression, other mental health issues, and even, in cases such as Phoebe Prince, suicide. Without the expanding use and reliance on technology, the issue would vanish, as social media and mobile devices give the attacker considerable advantages that they cannot utilize with traditional bullying. Some individuals believe that technology limits the extent of the bullying, due to the fact that there is no physical reach. However, the freedom that technology gives the oppressor cannot be ignored. One technological reason that students do resort to cyber bullying is that the cruelty can be nearly impossible to track, control, and give consequences for. They can also spread information at an extremely efficient rate, increasing the size of the audience that sees the events, as well as attacking

After many research I decided to do my topic essay on the negative impact that texting has on college students. This topic is something I can relate to because texting messaging remains the most popular way of communicating for me, a college student. I looked up many articles and academic journals that would help me further explain the point that I wanted to make. In 2010, it was recorded that 98.8% of college students owned cell phones. (Ziegler, 2010) Texting is a prevalent way of communication it has taken a toll of college students. When texting becomes a frequent thing it starts to affect the students face to face communication skills, sleep cycle and the way students write their academic papers.