This idea shows up again in another British study by Wood et al. where they state, “It is possible that text messaging provides young children with an important increase in exposure to text, and also improves their motivation to engage with written communication without the constraints of school expectations” (Wood et al., 2009). In essence, text messaging and textese gives children a chance to explore writing and reading without feeling self conscious and being judged and thus improves their literacy…
Txtn or texting Michaela Cullington’s article entitled “Does Texting Affect Writing” presents an argument against the way we write and the way we text. The article argues that as often as we text and the way we text changes the way we write. The position that the writer takes on in this issue is exaggerating the effects that texting has on our life by stating in the beginning of his article, “its taking over our lives” (Cullington, 791). The thesis states “it has become a concern of doctors, parents, and teaches alike.…
A study shows that “Americans ages 18-29 send and receive an average of nearly 88 text messages per day, compared to 17 phone calls.” (Kluger) Teens today are losing valuable conversation skills that is acquired by face to face interaction. “I challenge you: To speak with conviction. To say what you believe in a manner that bespeaks the determination with which you believe it.” We need to put technology aside and open up a discussion that challenges our convictions and opens our minds to new ideas.…
When texting, the point is to get a quick message across, unlike a formal essay which takes a lot more time and effort. If one starts putting that much time and effort into a text message, it defeats the purpose. Students know the differences and if there ever is a small mistake in an essay, it is just that: a mistake. Cullington’s research also proved that teenagers rarely use abbreviations.…
Also, they use the text-messaging system by way of cellular phones. On the other hand, these places of activity are open to the public making it accessible for bullies share their message. Technology is advancing very fast, and American youths are more and more participating in the Internet- based conversation. It is now estimated that at least 90% of adolescents use the Internet, with 50% using it on a daily basis (Lenhart, Madden, & Hitlin, 2005). In addition, almost half of all adolescents have personal cellular phones, permitting them instant access to text messaging (Lenhart et al., 2005).…
The article gives real life examples of how texting and emailing shorten face-to-face interaction. “Does Texting Affect Writing” also relates information back to those who argued that texting does not affect writing. It shows a means of communication and keeping in touch with people without having to give up time. One person added they are “Grateful for every piece of information, but feel strangely shy about calling” (Turkle 389). Texting allows people to open up more.…
Text-speak can help students with their education! People believe that text-speak does not help with children because they lose their grammar and don’t acknowledge anything. Well they’re wrong, it can help so much. They can learn new things. New things always can be very good.…
In the article “Texting may be taking a toll” the author Katie Hafner explains how texting is affecting kids/teens in the world today. In “texting may be taking a toll”, Katie hafner states that physicians and psychologists are getting worried that texting is very well taking a toll on teens and that it's starting to cause sleeping issues and other issues in teens. Dr. Martin Joffe, who is a pediatrician in california surveyed many kids who says these kids/teens send hundreds of texts a day. “That's one every few minutes”.…
Michaela Cullington authors “Does Texting Affect Writing” which addresses the primary challenge to formal writing in the form of texting. With the invention of texting many professionals and teachers feel that it negatively impacts the formal writing of the populace. Michaela Cullington goes into detail in this essay on why text speaks does not affect formal writing negatively and in some cases even affects formal writing in a positive light. The author stresses the amount of support each side has a constant emphasis on positive and negative effects.…
This was based on the results of a study subject conducted as a classroom activity with high school students and the data collected illustrated the effects of texting and the distraction beguilement it causes. The students in the study cogitation were asked to perform multiple tasks, labor while texting, but were not able to successfully perform these tasks while writing a text. This article is very helpful in showing the growing problem among teens and how easy it is to get into a crash because of this…
Literacy has always been an important part of my life, but in my early years, reading and writing was a tremendous challenge for me. When I reflect back on my childhood, I’m reminded of a variety of things, moments like going camping or riding a bicycle. But most importantly, being the oldest one and having to set an example for my sisters. It’s what I had to do since I was the oldest. If I didn’t advise my sisters on the right path since the beginning, then they wouldn't be as far up the trail of education as they are today.…
The article of concern here is Does Texting Affect Writing? by Michaela Cullington. The research paper examines the effects of texting on students’ academic writing. In Cullington’s findings, she concludes that texting has a minimal effect on writing.…
In Michaela Cullington’s article, Does Texting Affect Writing, Cullington talks about the debate of texting affecting students writing. The writer uses many sources to back up both sides. Many teachers agreed that texting does inflict bad habits on student’s writing. Other teachers insisted that texting helped with student’s imagination and creativity while writing. In this article Cullington also involves the students themselves by asking them questions about their texting habits.…
How many times have you been told that technology- texting, email, or social media- has done nothing but ruin Standard English? For me, I couldn’t count on both hands how many times I have been told that texting and social media have ruined spelling, grammar, and multiple others. Also, I have heard that technology could be helping literacy. This topic is controversial for many people, they are on either side of the spectrum. I have made it my goal to find evidence that gave some truth to the topic.…
Phones disconnected the student from using their intelligent minds and take away the motivation the students generally have (Caverly). It is important because students are not as involved as before in the classroom. Students spend more time on their phones instead of having face to face conversation in the classroom which decreases the connections between peers. Texting is more popular for the younger people, even though adults are transitioning to the new form of writing. “Texting actually is evidence of a balancing act that young people are using today” between the two forms of writing skills (McWhorter).…