Answer:
“On the basis of my own research, expert research, and personal observations, I can confidently state that texting is not interfering with students’ use of standard written English and has no effect on their writing abilities in general.”
Cullington’s “I say”
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Cullington’s “I say”
“Some people believe that using these abbreviations (textspeak) is hindering the writing abilities of students.”
Cullington’s “they say”
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Cullington’s “they say”
Step-by-step explanation:
“[I]t seems likely that texting has no significant effect on student writing.”
Cullington’s “I say”
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Cullington’s “I say”
“Other teachers and researchers suggest that texting provides a way for teens to practice writing in a casual setting and thus helps prepare them to write formally.”
Cullington’s “they say”
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Cullington’s “they say”