1) The experience that I have with writing electronically exists mainly in Facebook, email, and IM. I use Facebook as a means to keep in touch with friends that are now attending separate colleges. I have blogged before, only for one class though. The blogging assignment only lasted one month so I never really got the hang of it.
2) I think my writing changes immensely when I go from an electronic medium to a pen and paper method. When I am online it is a more laid back environment so I tend to ignore spelling, punctuation, and any other grammar rules. This is especially bad when I text, I never take the time to text any punctuation in my sentences. I think it all depends on who you are talking to, If I am emailing a professor you can bet I will take the time to put periods where they need to be, but if I am texting a friend they will most likely get abbreviated words and no punctuation. The world has changed a lot, and I believe that electronic communication is what most people turn to these days, so the quickest way to send a message out is the way that they send that message.
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ReplyDeleteYes - this is a HUGE issue, Chrissy. Audience is a key concern when writing anything.