9/16/14 “2b or Not 2b” by David Crystal Is texting making our language worse or is it improving it? David Crystal‚ “a professor at the University of Wales and is known for his work in English language studies and linguistics” (335)‚ writes about how many people think that texting is destroying our language‚ but Crystal believes that texting can improve children’s ability to read and write‚ he also writes that texting may add a new dimension to communication in an article called “2b or Not 2b”. In the
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In chapter fifteen ’’2b or Not 2b?’’ of ’’They Say / I Say’’‚ David Crystal provides arguments in favour of text messaging. Crystal tries to prove his point that text messaging is not destroying the English language with great research‚ a lot of examples and a clear organization. As the author himself puts it‚ ’’Texting has added a new dimension to language use‚ but it’s long-term impact is negligible. It’s not a disaster. ’’. Although some people believe text messaging is pillaging our punctuation
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David Crystal’s “2b or Not 2b?” is an interesting topic and a global wide well known subject. As most people are guilty of text messaging not everyone breaks the rules of the English language. This controversial material has many side and views. In the beginning of the essay the author emphasizes how in a newspaper article written by John Humphry there is a disapproval and disgust of text message “they are destroying it: pillaging our punctuation; savaging our sentences; raping our vocabulary” (335)
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As stated in the article‚ “2b or Not 2b” by David Crystal‚ some people believe that texting is not a natural form of communication and that it is wrecking our language. Although some people may agree with this idea‚ studies have challenged this opinion. Rather than fearing the consequences of texting‚ people should embrace this evolution and understand that this new form of communication may actually have benefits on literacy. This author once stated‚ “there is no evidence that texting teaches people
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Robert Poynter Professor Collum English 1301-.0025 06/16/13 2b or not 2b an essay In the article “2b or not 2b” David Crystal starts out discussing how others such as John Sutherland said that texting is destroying the English language. And Sutherland had created names for the new language of texting like “textese”‚ “slanguage” and that texting is a digital virus. David Crystal also made the comment that John Humphries argues that people who text are “vandals who are
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illiteracy. The article “2b or Not 2b?” written by Professor David Crystal goes against this idea and tries its hand at tearing the stereotype apart. He explains that texting has created no new evil to the English language; abbreviated speech is not a stranger to the world in the slightest. Texting has only broadened the opportunities for linguistic creativity and expression. He insists that “we will not see a new generation of adults growing up unable to write proper English” (Crystal 345) due to the growing
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2b 2b or not 2b David Crystal Last year‚ in a newspaper article headed "I h8 txt msgs: How texting is wrecking our language"‚ John Humphrys argued that texters are "vandals who are doing to our language what Genghis Khan did to his neighbours 800 years ago. They are destroying it: pillaging our punctuation; savaging our sentences; raping our vocabulary. And they must be stopped." As a new variety of language‚ texting has been condemned as "textese"‚ "slanguage"‚ a "digital virus". According
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Warmbold English 120‚ Section 06 24 March 2013 In the article “2b or not 2b”‚ David Crystal begins with discussing how others such as John Humphry argued that texters are “vandals who are doing to our language what Genghis Khan did to his neighbors 800 years ago. They are destroying it” (335). This is also the common belief of most people. People often argue about the bad points of technology over our language. However‚ Crystal believes that texting can improve children’s ability to read and write
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CASE 2B: Ethical Considerations PREMISSES: A major company moves into a medium-sized town that has been hit by job losses in textile field. The new company is supported through many incentives including tax relief and free land. They have announced their hiring operation with higher pay rates compared to other jobs. Marilyn is a supervisor at a textile plant and has received offers for interview with the new company as a supervisor. She has also overheard her crew discussing applying for a job at
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Teaching Period 1‚ 2015 COM10003 Learning and Communicating Online Assessment 2B: Analysis of collaborative work Word limit: 1000 words (+/- 10%) or equivalent Weighting: 20% Due date: 9am (AEST) Monday 18 May (Week 10) Student Name: Don Vu Student ID: 4965418 Studying and working has been through a significant change since the early ages. Before teamwork was introduced‚ personal skill was the only attributes that employers or other people look for in a person. Now‚ they must look for teamwork‚ adaptability
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