Analysis Of Does Im Make U Dum By Martha Brockenbrough
Shian Thorpe
English Summary
“Does IM Make U Dum?” By Martha Brockenbrough is about the use of abbreviations and grammar. The author says the use of emoticons, facial expressions and punctuation marks are good for having a conversation with your friends it helps you communicate quickly and clearer. She also says when it is not okay to use abbreviations. Like if you are writing something to someone you want to impress like a teacher or boss. It wouldn't be professional to use around those people. Quoted “ the point is, there are times and places where shortcuts are okay…”
“Student Plagiarism in an Online World” by Julie J.C.H. Ryan is about the use of plagiarism by students around the world. Plagiarism was hard to detect back
then now the internet has come up with different sources to catch the use of plagiarism. The author states the different ways students would try to cover up or hide copying from different papers. The article also says how citing fake references is another way of plagiarising. A message the author is sending to the readers is to think carefully before you plagiarise.
“Bootleg Culture” by Pete Rojas is about how bootleg is becoming apart of our culture. It is about different people making their own pop songs, music videos and films. The bootleg culture is evolving more each day. But some of the problems that people are having is copyright issues because the industry is concerned about the ownership of music. The author thinks anyone can make their own music, with their creativity without releasing a album. The author supports the bootleg culture.
English Summary
“Does IM Make U Dum?” By Martha Brockenbrough is about the use of abbreviations and grammar. The author says the use of emoticons, facial expressions and punctuation marks are good for having a conversation with your friends it helps you communicate quickly and clearer. She also says when it is not okay to use abbreviations. Like if you are writing something to someone you want to impress like a teacher or boss. It wouldn't be professional to use around those people. Quoted “ the point is, there are times and places where shortcuts are okay…”
“Student Plagiarism in an Online World” by Julie J.C.H. Ryan is about the use of plagiarism by students around the world. Plagiarism was hard to detect back
then now the internet has come up with different sources to catch the use of plagiarism. The author states the different ways students would try to cover up or hide copying from different papers. The article also says how citing fake references is another way of plagiarising. A message the author is sending to the readers is to think carefully before you plagiarise.
“Bootleg Culture” by Pete Rojas is about how bootleg is becoming apart of our culture. It is about different people making their own pop songs, music videos and films. The bootleg culture is evolving more each day. But some of the problems that people are having is copyright issues because the industry is concerned about the ownership of music. The author thinks anyone can make their own music, with their creativity without releasing a album. The author supports the bootleg culture.