...Theses Spring 2011 Exploring the Effects of Text Messaging on the Spelling Skills of Ninth and 12th Grade Students James G. Muhammad Follow this and additional works at: http://opus.govst.edu/theses Part of the Communication Technology and New Media Commons Recommended Citation Muhammad, James G., "Exploring the Effects of Text Messaging on the Spelling Skills of Ninth and 12th Grade Students" (2011). Student Theses. Paper 32. For more information about the academic degree, extended learning, and certificate programs of Governors State University, go to http://www.govst.edu/Academics/Degree_Programs_and_Certifications/ This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. It has been accepted for inclusion in Student Theses by an authorized administrator of OPUS Open Portal to University Scholarship. For more information, please contact opus@govst.edu. Exploring the Effects of Text Messaging on the Spelling Skills of Ninth and 12th Grade Students By James G. Muhammad B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1976 THESIS Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements For the Degree of Master of Arts, With a Major in Communication and Training Governors State University University Park, IL 60466 2011 ii Acknowledgements I am forever grateful to Dr. David Rhea for his counsel, guidance and professionalism during the process of writing this paper. I also thank the committee...
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...THE SOCIAL EFFECTS OF FACEBOOK ON FEMALES OF ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA A CASE STUDY OF MAIN CAMPUS, MBALE BY ANGAIKA SYMPATHY 113-023051-09596 A RESEARCH REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A BACHELORS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATION OF ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA JULY 2016 GLOSSARY Acquaintances - A person whom one knows but who is not a particularly close friend. Cognitive - Based on or capable of being reduced to empirical factual knowledge. Collaboration - To work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor. Consensual – Existing or made by mutual consent without an act of writing. Correlate – Either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other. Cramming - To prepare hastily for an examination. Cravings - An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing. Demography - The statistical study of human populations especially with reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics. Exclusion - The act or an instance of excluding. Flourish - To be in a state of activity or production. G.P.A. - Grade Point Average Gregarious - Tending to associate with others of one's kind. Immersion - The act of immersing or the state of being immersed. Inconclusive - Leading to no conclusion or definite result. Innocuous...
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...Text Messaging: The Effects on Our Society A Report By: Blake Hogan, Emily Gilbert, Megan Leckington, and Chris Morris 1 Abstract: In today’s day and age, most everyone in our society has and uses a cell phone. Most of those who use cell phones also use the SMS text messaging that these phones feature. This study takes a look at some of the effects and potential problems arising from the use of this text messaging. A survey of students and instructors at Lane Community College found that 70% of those surveyed believed that texting had harmful effects on students writing skills. However, studies that were analyzed found that texting is actually beneficial. While 54% of teenagers text others on a daily basis only 33% of teenagers talk to others face-to-face, yet it is too early in research to draw a conclusion on whether texting is harmful to their social skills. Most people know that text messaging while driving is very dangerous, yet the studies analyzed as well as the surveys conducted show that some people are still willing to take that risk. Table of Contents: Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………….1 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………….1 List of Figures……………………………………………………………………………...1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..2 Methodology………………………………………………………………………………...
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...literature starts with the importance of writing and language, and goes on with the possible effects that might happen to these when technology is being used extensively. On the later part of the chapter are the gathered articles and case studies done by various researchers. Text Messaging Effects on Writing Texting feature in mobile phones has become a “God’s gift” for most of the people. This feature made this communication very convenient to everyone. It has become an important part of the daily lives of people, especially to the Filipinos. According to AHN Media Corp (2010), the Philippines has been tagged as the “texting capital of the world”. Many Filipinos exchange text messages with the use of their mobile phones. People have become frequent texters, and they have started sending messages in shortened ways. This problem cropped up with the innovation of this new technology, and its possible effects on the students’ language proficiency. The language proficiency of the students are important for effective communication. Language, according to McKee (1939), will successfully help people in different activities, which involve communication, various types of interaction, or even writing. Whether we are students or not, there is a need to use language appropriately. McKee goes on to say that the ability to write effectively is still important regardless of the influential and incredible effects of technology on man’s activities (p.3). ...
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...Quezon City Polytechnic University 673 Brgy. San Bartolome, Quirino Highway Novaliches, Quezon City The Effects of Social Networking Sites on the Students in Writing Skills A library paper presented to the Faculty of Department of Languages in Partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the course (Writing in Discipline) Submitted to: Ms. Meldred O. Avila Submitted by: Caparas, John Carlo A. Cayanan, Emilinda Gatdula, John Paul B. Legazpi, John Jayson Oseo, Emma Tesorero, Mark Lester Madiam, Erika Malto, Domingo III B March 30,2012 Acknowledgement We are heartily thankful to our Professor, Ms. Meldred O. Avila, whose encouragement, guidance and support from the initial to the final level enabled me to develop an understanding of the subject. Our grateful thanks also go to our friends and classmates of BSIT-1I who give us idea about this program. A big contribution and hard worked from all of you during the four weeks is very great indeed. All projects during the program would be nothing the enthusiasm and imagination from all of you. Besides, this program makes us realized the value of working together as a team and as a new experience in working environment, which challenges us every minute. The whole library paper really brought us together to appreciate the true value of friendship and respect of each other. Also we want to thank www.google.com for giving us resources and information. Lastly, We offer our...
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...What Does it Mean to be Human in an Age of Modern Technology? What does it mean to be human in the age of modern technology? Many feel that technology is only a useful tool and has not changed what it means to be human. Others argue that today’s technological advances have become so rapid, sophisticated and ingrained in daily life it is taking away from the interest, welfare and humanistic nature of our society. Most all do agree that technology has certainly played a role in humanity’s social and behavioral progress throughout history. However, to what extent technology really drives the development of our social and behavioral changes can elicit a heated discussion. Humans are driven, curious creatures that seek to solve problems and have a need for social interactions. As well they desire some form of system of belief (though not necessarily religious in nature) and aspire to be part of something collective or feel a sense of purpose to life. Countless studies provide that human behavior arises out of the interaction between individuals and their environment. Although environments do influence human behavior, many contend the basic tenets of humanity such as compassion, the need to have connected relationships and the desire to improve upon our lives have not changed in the face of technology. However, it is clear that human attitudes and expectations today are certainly very different than even several generations ago. Much of which, is a direct result of technological...
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...[pic] ASSIGNMENT No.1 Name: Tariq Rafique Reg No: F-09-207 Question No.1: What three principles will help you minimize missteps in business etiquette? Solution: The three principles that can help to minimize missteps in business etiquettes are as follows… (a) Honesty (b) Patience (c) Common sense Question No.2: How does formal communication differ from informal communication? Solution: Formal communication is a way to express ideas when ideas and information flow along the particular track in the organizational structure. Informal communication is also known as a ’grapevine’, in informal communication there appears to be no specific order. It occurs whenever two employees come in contact, be it a cafeteria or a smoking corner. Question No.3: In what directions can information travel within an organization’s formal hierarchy? Ans: Once we consider the organization itself – and how it is changing today two things effect the communication in the organization In a formal hierarchy, a) Directional flow b) Communication channels the communication flows in three directions; i) Downward Communication Downwards communication flows from executives to employees hence providing information. (ii) Upwards Communication Upwards communication flows from employees to executives providing grievances, problems, trends and opportunities thus allowing executives to solve problems and...
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...In this modern era, technology is dramatically developing and evolving at an astounding rate. The advancement in technology affects almost every aspect of today’s society. The English language is a prime example of this. Linguists from different universities have begun noticing changes in the modern English language; most of the alterations tend to be significant. The English language has been negatively affected by the rise of the Internet, smartphones and social media. To begin with, the Internet has had a significant impact on the teenagers’ lifestyle. This in turn has brought about a dramatic change in the level of English used. Firstly, adolescents in schools have recently created new acronyms to be used on the Internet such as in discussion boards or blogs. Examples of acronyms contain: ‘FYI’ (which stands for ‘for your information’), ‘TMI’ (which stands for ‘too much information’), ‘BRB’ (which stands for be right back) and ‘TTYL’ (which stands for ‘talk to you later’). As a result, these new acronyms have caused students’ English proficiency to deteriorate. The spread of the recently created acronyms have been incorporated into students’ writings which therefore gives the teachers a harder time of ‘reiterating’ the importance of being able to distinguish between the ‘social networking language’ and ‘academic writing’ This means that the students might later suffer in university when it comes to writing a professional report in their field of interest. In the meantime...
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...Positive and Negative Impacts of Technology among BSIT Students of Iloilo State College Of Fisheries Barotac Nuevo Campus Chapter I Introduction Background of the Study The rise of technology in the classroom opened up new doors for educators, who saw the potential for computer use and the incorporation of multimedia elements to engage and motivate students. This innovative educational structure used video production software and the World Wide Web to move lecture presentations out of the classroom, while it brought more interactive and intellectually demanding activities in Technological advances in education have been many over the last 50 years. As we look back just 20 years ago, computers were not common place inside the classroom let alone in the household. Imagine what students thought about using a word processor versus electric typewriter word processors or even using the archaic manual typewriter. In contrast, today students and children are considered digital natives. According to Wikipedia, digital natives are described as having grown up with digital technology such as the internet, computers, cellphones and MP3 players. Having a computer in every household as well as every school has exponentially increased student’s awareness of technology and also broadened their horizons about the global economy. Students today use cell phones that can do almost anything imaginable such as getting real time updates on their bank accounts, download information off the internet...
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...Joshua Roberts Dr. Stanford-Bowers English 102 21 July 2013 Environmental Effects of Nuclear War Thesis: If large scale nuclear war broke out, it would make large areas of the earth uninhabitable and almost completely destroy the environment. I. Immediate effect to the environment a. The Nuclear Blast b. The Thermal Radiation c. Direct nuclear Radiation II. Effects That bring about nuclear winter d. Surface temperature drops e. Upper atmosphere heats causing ozone loss III. Fallout and its effects on the environment f. How people are exposed to fallout g. The effects of this exposure h. How long nuclear fallout last The atomic bomb is our single greatest piece of technology and also the worst piece of destruction we have ever created. It is because of the research in to nuclear weapons that we have had some of our greatest technological breakthroughs in electrical power and medicine. On the other hand, it is this research and testing that have changed our world completely and not for the better. According to Ramesh Thakur “When Manhattan project director J Robert Oppenheim first saw a nuclear explosion he quoted the bhagavad gita”Now I am become death, the shatterer of worlds”” (28). Because of all the superpowers dependence on nuclear weapons we are getting closer to seeing our worst nightmares of an all-out nuclear war becoming a reality. It is through the accident at the Chernobyl power plant and the...
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...levels. It is also aware of its obligations to give the less privileged but talented and gifted students of the province of Laguna the opportunity to develop their potentialities and is committed to establish and operate vocational, technical, and higher education to accommodate graduates of secondary schools to pursue vocational, technical and higher education courses.By virtue of Provincial Ordinance No. 1 s. 2006, the Laguna University was established on February 15, 2006. The incumbent governor was elected President and Chairman of the Board of Regents under Resolution No. 198. A s. 2006 dated March 29, 2006 by the SangguniangPanlalawiganng Laguna. This research paper is about the effect of spelling ability of the second year IT students of Laguna University. The student must had books and writing of the correct spelling of words and correct grammar. The aim of this research paper is to develop the spelling ability of the cellphone users. Background of the study In the primitive ages, people have used signals, to get a message from one point to another. And that is a clear evident that even before, it is very important to communicate or to get messages from other places. That is why Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. Probably no means of communication has revolutionized the daily lives of ordinary people more than the telephone. Telephone comes from the Greek word tele, meaning from afar, and phone, meaning voice or voiced sound. Generally, a telephone...
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...Learning Team Reflection Sheritza Howell Maritza Santiago Schalynne Howard Jonathan Boyd Kent Fitch Learning Team Reflection There is a process to correct communication, first is the channel of communication in which we use whether it be face-to-face, phone call, advertisements, email, etc. Second, the delivery of the message is important because, with this you have to be careful to make sure everyone is on the right page. Third, another type of communication is writing, making sure everything is referenced or original writing is necessity for any type of writing especially a formal report. Last, Everything has flaws and communication does have downfalls such as technology, with reading a message more can get lost than actually interacting with the person sending the message. The channels we use as a sender can greatly affect the way the receiver interprets the message. Certain channels should be used for certain messages that way your point is clearly made. Emails should be used when there is time to spare or you are just sending a message that is cut and dry with no immediate response needed. On the other hand, if you do need an immediate response, perhaps making a phone call or setting up a face-to-face would be more suitable. Either way, the channels we use need to fit the message we are sending. For example: if I need to tell my boss that we ran out of something, that would require immediate attention and I would want to call him. If I needed to tell him I needed...
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...9 Formal Reports and Proposals he distinctions between formal and informal reports are often blurred. Nevertheless, a formal report is usually written to someone in another company or organization. Occasionally it is written for a senior manager in the same company, or for someone with whom the writer has little regular contact. Usually it is longer than an informal report and requires more extensive research. Unless you are a consultant, you are unlikely to be asked to write a formal report often. When you are, there may be a lot riding on it— including your reputation. The purpose of this chapter is to show you how to write a formal report and how to put together the kind of proposal that often precedes it. As Figure 9-1 shows, many of the elements of formal reports are the same as those for informal ones.You need to pay the same attention to headings, lists, and illustrations, for example. Although much of the advice in the previous chapter could be duplicated in this one, the emphasis here will be on those areas where there’s a difference. T Figure 9-1 Contrasting Features of Informal and Formal Reports Informal Formal Reader often internal often external or distant within organization Length • usually short • several sections • usually long (3 pages or more) • sections and subsections Tone • personal • contractions • more impersonal • no contractions Summary integrated on separate page Introduction ...
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...Rhetorical Analysis Judith Shulevitz is a very credible writer, she has written for New Republic, New York times and the Slate. Shulevitz is commonly known for writing scientific editorials, she usually writes about present scientific experiments. The article, "Big Mother Is Watching You" is about how technology in the current societies is advancing rapidly and how you can now spy on your children through a app on your smartphone. The article was published in the New Republic on October 29, 2013. The editorial article is not a very big article it is probably about two to three pages long. The argument itself is not unfamiliar but the app that is being used is probably unfamiliar. The app is called FiLIP, it gives parents the capability to view their child's emails, text messages, photos, and recent website searches. The app gives parents almost full access to their child's phone. Shulevitz purpose for writing this article is to show why parents shouldn't violate their children's privacy. The motivation for writing this was to show parents the possible effects they could have one their children if they violated their privacy. The people reading this article could possibly be parents that are raising their first child. Their can be a lot of stress raising the first child and the parents may be nervous when it comes to giving their child freedom. The audience could also be parents of teenagers; at that age kids are always wanting to go do things and be treated...
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...Jennifer Lee’s article titled I Think, Therefore IM describes the effects of “Internet English” “jumping from the realm of teenage online socialization of chat rooms and email into school work” (Lee 160). Lee begins by giving the reader examples of new “short hands” used in today’s everyday writings ,such as single letters u, r and c, or signs such as the “@” symbol, to replace their “Webster” oriented full spellings, and how “some teachers see the creeping abbreviations as part of a continuing assault of technology on formal written English.” Lee then describes tactics such as “deduction of points, red ink, and class scolding,” used by these teachers to counter the up rise in the abandonment of “proper English writing (Lee 160). She proceeds by informing the reader on how much the instant messaging (IM) “fad” has affected the online population by stating, from Nielsen/NetRating, that “almost 60 percent of the online populations under the age of 17 use IM. Lee then continues by voicing the view of those teachers that feel IM “is just part of the larger arc of language evolution” (Lee 161). In Lee’s conclusion, the continuation of IM in every day writing will inevitably spawn reform in how the average persons communicates with one another and force those opposed to IMs to conform to the up rise in short hand. In another article, For Some, the Blogging Never Stops by Katie Hafner and Tim Gnatek, the effects of online “socialization”, specifically blogging, are viewed in...
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