Lee Assignment

In Lee's article, "I think therefore IM", she identifies the many issues in today's language and dialect. Throughout the last few years I have found that I have used "IM speak". Especially through my last year of high school. This shorthand has hindered my process in the classroom, simply due to the fact that I have rarely noticed it until revision of my essays or term papers. I can not say that I understand how some say this helps in their education. Personally, I feel like it hinders my academic process both in the classroom and out. Even though some say that it goes to show the progress that we have made in the English language, to me it shows the devolution of the English language. The shorthand form shows the shortened forms of cause into cuz, was into wuz, and many other aspects. Personally, I hope that IM speak never ends up in the classroom. I do not like to use this shorthand in my text messages or instant messages, because I feel as if my intelligence is insulted by this shorthand.