Does Texting Affect Writing? By Michaela Cullington: Article Analysis

In the article “Does Texting Affect Writing?” by Michaela Cullington, the author explains both sides of the ‘controversy’ regarding the kids within our current generation “are being raised without communication skills” (362). The reason to blame by many is the use of abbreviations in text messaging used in formal writing (362). To clarify, the abbreviations used in text messaging and other forms of communication are referred to as “Textspeak” (361). On the other side of the spectrum, supporters of Textspeak claim that it helps motivate kids to write formally, and the impact of Textspeak in formal writing is minor (364-365). After addressing both sides of the debate, Cullington decided to conduct her own research to conclude which side of