1. The Internet and the English Language By: Terence Carter Summary by: Lindsay Schroader

2. Introduction  Computers, the Internet, and Communication  Internet Jargon- “net-speak”  “Invisible Person” Syndrome  Training and Tools  The Changing English Language

3. Computers, the Internet, and Communication  Computers in the home  Public access to the Internet changes  Internet communication is different from the formal written language

4. Internet Jargon- “net-speak”  Lacking correct grammar and spelling  Time saver  Changing the written English language  “punctuation, spelling, syntax, and capitalization, often makes what is written difficult, if not impossible, to comprehend“ how R U? i hope things OK. System crashed yesterday, possibly fried HDD. if you could, please swing by the office tonight to fix it. thx! cul8r -cp Example:

5. “Invisible Person” Syndrome  Poor grammar and spelling are acceptable  Believed to be unknown –Most users can be traced  Internet communication leaves an impression too!

6. Training and Tools  Many do not know all about computers  Corners are cut in areas of knowledge –English Language  Spelling and grammar checkers –Do not mark words used incorrectly –Incorrect words can be added

7. The Changing English Language  New words have been added with each age –Chariot → Carriage → Horseless Carriage → Car  Technical terms have become commonly used words –“being online” and things “crashing”

8. Conclusion  Computers made the internet main stream  Internet communication created new standards for the English language  Internet communication was seen as an impersonal communication  The public lacks the training and tools  The English language is changing Question?