| Source | Pattern #1 – Concern & Negative POV among scholars | Pattern #2 – Text messaging causing social problems | Pattern #3 – The uses of acronyms and emoticons | Pattern #4 – Why is text messaging so popular? |
| Life and Romance in 160 Characters or Less | misunderstanding intentions | Acronyms used to accommodate the short form of text messaging | 62% love/miss you27% flirt/sexual7% ask for date2% break up2% propose | |
| Crispin Thurlow – University of Washington | “webspeak” negative impact on standard way of communicating | Emoticons, abbreviations, and acronyms devalue the English language | ||
| Technology leaves teens Speechless | The argument is made that teens will not be able to spontaneously answer questions in interview situations, because they are unable to think on the spot.Rethink & Reread | A 2005 report states that employers were dissatisfied with 45% of college graduates, since these recent graduates struggled with personal skills and had trouble communicating with fellow employees. | Shorthand texting starts to creep into normal conversation. For instance, “Oh, LOL!” | Convenience/EaseKeep in touch with friends |
| TextAppeal | Interrupt daily lives of high school students | Students overwhelmed with texts and cannot concentrate in school. | Found loopholes in the NCAA system. Students carry cell phones on them at all times: Easy access/Quick response | |
| Has txt kild the ritn wd? | Emotion is much more than an emoticon or acronym. | People are struggling showing emotion and interpreting other’s emotions since they are so comfortable with text messaging. | LMAO or (:-S)stem from the older cousin of text messaging, Instant Messenger | Shorter attention spans |
