Impact of Texting in Writing

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Does Testing affect Writing?
In the modern digital world, texting is common. It is a highly convenient and accessible form of communication. However, it has become a topic for debate on whether it affects writing. The essay explores whether texting affects writing based on Michela Cullington's perspectives. The first perspective is that texting does not stand to have a significant impact on academic/formal writing. Students can differentiate between texting language and academic writing. Students are aware that in academic writing, they are expected to apply academic standards and language. Additionally, they know they have to leave out texting language from the classroom. Therefore, texting does not significantly influence students' ability to write. Rather, students have an awareness of what formal writing is.
Secondly, students' attitudes toward texting and its effects on writing are quite complex. They see texting as an informal and quick exchange of messages with colleagues. Therefore, they tend to employ textspeak. They also abbreviate as it seems convenient. On the contrary, they do not use abbreviations in formal writing since they know it is prohibited. It shows that students differentiate texting from formal writing. Therefore, this indicates that texting does not significantly affect writing.
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