While it plays a critical role in the communication process, its structure, usage and forms remain significant. This significance is hinged on established and generally acceptable norms and structure that have endured generations.
Since then, many social media chat platforms such as Facebook in 2004, Twitter , WhatsApp , Messenger , WeChat , Viber and Telegram , among others, were established. But more worrisome is that many young people could not differentiate between their use on social media and in formal writings, academic matters and examinations.
“Communication could be formal or informal, but the way language is used by participants determines what it achieves. Communication through the social media in the 21st century is a serious phenomenon, which is really growing and gaining more prominence globally at all levels, both formal and informal.
“It has been observed that some students appear addicted to using slangs and abbreviations in their school notes writing, assignments and examinations. These students often have troubles and difficulties switching from use of slang and abbreviations during examinations to proper use of English grammar. These acts of students throw examiners into confusion as they find it difficult to understand such works.
An Abuja-based teacher, Hope Lawrence, observed that on many occasions, students use abbreviations in official communications between teachers and students, particularly during exams, essay writing, thesis or research writing. Unfortunately, Lawrence argued that not much is being done towards understanding the trend. She, however, believes there is so much that can be learnt and developed from it.
Adeyi-Akintunde stressed that for information to be meaningful, appropriate use of English language is mandatory. As a way out of the problem, Adeyi-Akintunde said there is need to impose sanctions on those who use slangs during classes or while writing, ensure through supervision of academic activities, regular monitoring of classwork by teachers and parents and need to bring back marking notes by teachers.
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