INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF SMS AND SLANG LANGUAGE ON TEENAGERS’ ACADEMIC WRITING

Abstract

The study aims to analyse the effects of SMS and slang on students’ academic writing. Slang has become an epidemic that is quickly spreading over the world. Its primary victims are teenagers, as they are the leading users of mobile phones and all that comes with them. This study looks at the effect of slang on academic writing in Pakistan. The study uses a quantitative approach to analyse the data collected. The data were collected from students. Questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. A total of thirty questionnaires were administered among the selected students. The data were analysed manually. The study found that slang or SMS language affects students’ academic writing. It was also found that the students are unaware that their language is affected by the extensive use of their cell phones. The study recommends that the school management and students’ parents take preventive measures to stop students from using slang. Seminars may be conducted regularly to motivate students against using SMS language as it disrupts the efficiency of students.