Text Messaging Essay

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CHAPTER I RATIONALE OF THE STUDY Introduction Text messaging is used by teens and adults nowadays days. It is used to communicate other people by using cell phone. Text messaging is very useful to our daily lives. It helps us to be aware of what is happening 24/7, It is also an avenue to contact a person whenever there is an emergency or a need for something important. Text messaging is very efficient, it is fast and easy over a network signal. Vocabulary is a term that speaks about using words and expressions used in the English language. Vocabulary includes language, terminologies, terms, etc. It deals with the stock of words used by or known to a particular people or group of persons and how words were form. This study was conducted to know the effects of text messaging on the vocabulary of grade 6 and 7 students of South Mansfield College, school year 2013 – 2014. Title The perceived effects of Text Messaging on the Vocabulary of Grade 6 and 7 students of South Mansfield College, A.Y. 2013 – 2014 Statement of the Problem To know the perceived effects of Text Messaging on the Vocabulary of Grade 6 and 7 students of South Mansfield College, A.Y. 2013 – 2014 Specific Questions * How often do the respondents text? * Does text messaging affect A. Vocabulary B. Spelling C. Formulation of new words * What are the measures to be done to lessen the effects of text messaging of students? Significance of the Study The students. The study can benefit the students to be aware of the effects of text messaging on their vocabulary which may improve their grammar and spelling skills. The teachers. The study can help the teachers to remind and guide their students about the risk of text messaging and its effects on grammar and spelling. The parents. The study can guide the parents in honing the communication skills of their children
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