Text Messaging: 2b or not 2b? by David Crystal
analytical Essay
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“Our generation doesn't ring the doorbell. They text or call to say they're outside,” this line is from one of the well-known social networks, Tweeter, which shows how the way of communication has change in this modern life. According to 2013 statistics by Business Insider, in United States alone, smartphone owners aged 18 to 24 send 2,022 texts per month on average — 67 texts on a daily basis — and receive another 1,831 texts (Cocotas). Nowadays, technology such as text messaging has practically replaced traditional face to face communication among the society primarily in young generations because texting allows messages to be sent fast and effortless. In order to quickly type what they are trying to say in text messaging, people are frequently using textspeak; the language created by using abbreviation rather than complete words. Based on this phenomenon, David Crystal, an honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Wales has published an article entitled ‘2b or not 2b?’ in the Guardian on July 5, 2008 comes out with the research and studies that state texting can actually improve the literacy of children and create creativity of writing. However, by observing more critically, texting do decrease a person’s ability to switch between textspeak and the normal rules of grammar and adversely affect formal writing and conversational skills.
In his article, Crystal claimed that texting helps children to be better at their spelling and writing and they tend to score higher on test of reading and vocabulary because of the abbreviations used in their messages. Although Crystal provides ample evidence that texting is not linked to a drop in linguistic standard, Penn State News entitled ‘No LOL matter: Tween texting may lead to...
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Works Cited
Cocotas, Alex. "Chart of the Day: Kids Send A Mind Boggling Number Of Texts Every Month." 22 March 2013. Business Insider. Web. 14 February 2014.
Crystal, David. "2b or Not 2b?" Graff, Gerald, Cathy Birkenstein and Russel Durst. They Say, I say. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2012. 335-348. Print.
McWhorter, John. "Talking With Your Fingers." 23 April 2012. The New York Times. Web. 15 February 2014.
Plester, Beverly and Clare Wood. "Exploring Relationships Between Traditional and New Media Literacies: British Preteen Texters at School." Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication (2009): 1108–1129. Print.
Swayne, Matthew and Andrea Elyse Messer. "No LOL matter: Tween texting may lead to poor grammar skills." 25 July 2012. Penn State News. Web. 9 February 2014.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how technology such as text messaging has replaced traditional face-to-face communication among the society primarily in young generations.
- Compares crystal's article with penn state news' article 'no lol matter: tween texting may lead to poor grammar skills'.
- Argues that texting is a valuable form of contact with written english for many children, which enables them to practice reading and spelling on daily basis.
- Analyzes how technology such as text messaging has replaced traditional face-to-face communication among the society primarily in young generations.
- Compares crystal's article with penn state news' article 'no lol matter: tween texting may lead to poor grammar skills'.
- Argues that texting is a valuable form of contact with written english for many children, which enables them to practice reading and spelling on daily basis.
- Analyzes how crystal observes that texting, as an evolution of our language, allows for a scope of creativity for the texters.
- Argues that abbreviations and slang are constantly used in texts, making it difficult to use proper grammar and communicate appropriately to superiors.
- Opines that tween texting may lead to poor grammar skills.
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- Explains that they disagree with the notion that abbreviations used during texting hindered the writing abilities of students.
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- Argues that text messaging has a positive effect on society by making frequent texters primarily aware of the need to be understood.
- Analyzes how crystal disagrees with the use of abbreviations in text messages. they argue that many can abuse this feature and become lazy with their spelling.
- Argues that kluger's claim that texting is having a negative effect on society is largely erroneous. texting alone is not satisfying enough for most human beings because we require the physical, nonverbal dialogue.
- Argues that text messaging has a positive effect on society by making frequent texters primarily aware of the need to be understood.
- Analyzes how crystal disagrees with the use of abbreviations in text messages. they argue that many can abuse this feature and become lazy with their spelling.
- Argues that kluger's claim that texting is having a negative effect on society is largely erroneous. texting alone is not satisfying enough for most human beings because we require the physical, nonverbal dialogue.
- Advises those who remain skeptical to view the matter differently and think about the positive that can come from this "new" form of communication, versus the negative.
- Explains that abbreviations are used to communicate meaning to someone or something else, which is the foundation of many technological advances, from the early "speaking telegraph" to the modern personal smartphone.
- Argues that text messaging has been an outlet for creativity, and that it's an expansion of the language rather than a replacement.
1354 wordsRead More - The Negative Impact of Text Messaging on Literacyanalytical essayText messaging is damaging our literacy and communication skills as a society. Calling someone on the phone or writing them a letter is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. There is a new language that is being learned and not taught across the globe. It is the language of Textese, and it has quickly consumed the lives of millions across the world. There will always be the protector of language arts. These are the shrinking number of people everyone knows, that will continue to handwrite letters and sign them with proper English and etiquette. It may be as simple as picking up the phone and calling a friend or relative. It may be even simpler than that, in that people put forth an effort to talk to the person sitting next to or across from you and engage them in a conversation. Texting and textisms have become so common and widespread that using proper English, correct spelling, and full sentences is also becoming a thing of the past. People that constantly use text and instant messaging may have difficulty with literacy and expressing themselves in writing form. The research shows that text messaging has deteriorated how we communicate and express ourselves because textisms have become an easier and quicker form of communication that has affected literacy in children and adults.
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- Argues that text messaging is damaging our literacy and communication skills as a society. textese has consumed the lives of millions across the globe.
- Explains that mobile phones have become a way of life for many people, including young adolescents.
- Explains that text messaging has started the decline of the english language. it originated from instant messaging and personal computers.
- Argues that text messaging is damaging our literacy and communication skills as a society. textese has consumed the lives of millions across the globe.
- Explains that mobile phones have become a way of life for many people, including young adolescents.
- Explains that text messaging has started the decline of the english language. it originated from instant messaging and personal computers.
- Explains that teachers are finding text speak in children's school work, which is spilling over into writing assignments and tests. textse is more commonly used with students who aren't as literate as others.
- Opines that text and instant messaging negatively affect students' writing quality, as they bring their abbreviated language into the classroom.
- Analyzes how ross sums up the growing concerns teachers have that texting and iming have either covered up or deteriorated students’ literacy, spelling, and writing shortcomings. textese is taking over the english language that took centuries to build
- Compares the results of studies on children and adults using textese and their ability to perform and function in reading, writing, and vocabulary.
- Opines that texting will not be going away anytime soon if ever. it is a widespread and commonly used version of communication that has become its own language.
- Explains children using mobile phone 'textisms' in school work.
- Analyzes the effects of text messaging and instant messaging on literacy.
- Explains wood, meachem, bowyer, jackson, tarczynski-bowles, and plester, b. a longitudinal study of children's text messaging and literacy development.
1434 wordsRead More - The Pros and Cons of Textingopinion essayDrouin, Michelle, and Claire Davis. “R u txting? Is the Use of Text Speak Hurting Your Literacy?.” Journal of Literacy Research 41.1 (2009): 46-67. Humanities International Complete. EBSCO. Web. 25 Oct. 2011.
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- Analyzes how text messaging has spread like wild fire, especially amongst the adolescent generation. is texting negatively affecting our ability to use formal written communication, or is this idea perpetuated by negative media attention?
- Analyzes how news stories report on the negative effects of texting on students' formal writing. the media plays up how often text abbreviations are used in students’ writing assignments.
- Explains that studies have been done to evaluate how much the use of texting affects students' literacy performance.
- Analyzes how text messaging has spread like wild fire, especially amongst the adolescent generation. is texting negatively affecting our ability to use formal written communication, or is this idea perpetuated by negative media attention?
- Analyzes how news stories report on the negative effects of texting on students' formal writing. the media plays up how often text abbreviations are used in students’ writing assignments.
- Explains that studies have been done to evaluate how much the use of texting affects students' literacy performance.
- Opines that text-speak is a scapegoat for the destruction of communication. it bears close resemblance to the early phonological stages of spelling, which omitted medial vowels.
- Explains that texting has changed the way we communicate person-to-person; it's important to examine the pros and cons of this change.
- Explains that the use of text messaging has given bullied students a discreet way to express their troubles.
- Opines that there are additional drawbacks to the use of text messaging as a means of communication.
- Opines that the use of text messaging as a means of communication has become increasingly popular, especially among adolescents.
- Opines that bully buster text-a-tip helps schools stop bullying. lexisnexis academic.
- Opines that it is not fair to blame the use of text messaging for poor writing simply because it's the newest form of technology to enter students' lives.
- Explains drouin, michelle, and claire davis' article, "r u txting? is the use of text speak hurting your literacy?".
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