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Affirmations in Sport - IResearchNet - 0 views

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shared by mehanapaul23 on 25 Feb 22 - No Cached

mehanapaul23 on 25 Feb 22

Self affirmations have been seen to impact peoples' performance in sports. The self affirmation theory says that our sense of self worth can be affected by affirmations, especially when they are written out. If we don't affirm ourselves, we instead transition to defensive strategies of self deprecation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Self affirmations have been seen to impact peoples' performance in sports. The self affirmation theory says that our sense of self worth can be affected by affirmations, especially when they are written out. If we don't affirm ourselves, we instead transition to defensive strategies of self deprecation.</div>

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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/crosswords/what-is-a-meme.html - 0 views

This article talks about the evolution of memes, where the word "meme" is originated from, how memes are being exploited these days, and what the future of memes could hold.

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started by yunsookang23 on 03 Mar 22 no follow-up yet

What Makes a Word 'Proper English'? - 1 views

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/crosswords/internet-slang-crossword-fill.html

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started by yunsookang23 on 03 Mar 22 no follow-up yet

Definition and Examples of Linguistic Accommodation - 0 views

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shared by bsekulich23 on 03 Mar 22 - No Cached

bsekulich23 on 03 Mar 22

This article talks about the phenomenon of linguistic accommodation. This is the process of copying the vocabulary, accent, intonation, and other speech patterns of ones conversation partner.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about the phenomenon of linguistic accommodation. This is the process of copying the vocabulary, accent, intonation, and other speech patterns of ones conversation partner.</div>

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Why we need to stop using 'pro-Palestine' and 'pro-Israel' | Judith Levine | The Guardian - 1 views

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liliblair24 on 08 May 24

When we reduce the Israel-Hamas war to simple labels like 'pro-' or 'anti-,' we overlook how complex the issue is and the wide spectrum of opinions. These terms pigeonhole people into one side versus another, preventing understanding and dialogue towards peace.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When we reduce the Israel-Hamas war to simple labels like 'pro-' or 'anti-,' we overlook how complex the issue is and the wide spectrum of opinions. These terms pigeonhole people into one side versus another, preventing understanding and dialogue towards peace.</div>

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Do people swear more now? Curse words are currently in the middle of a big shift. - Vox - 0 views

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shared by liliblair24 on 08 May 24 - No Cached

liliblair24 on 08 May 24

Curse word like the 'c-word' and 'f-word', once considered unspeakable, have become less taboo. This may be due to social media, COVID-19 pandemic, and public swearing by individuals such as Donald Trump.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Curse word like the 'c-word' and 'f-word', once considered unspeakable, have become less taboo. This may be due to social media, COVID-19 pandemic, and public swearing by individuals such as Donald Trump.</div>

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https://online.wharton.upenn.edu/blog/how-persuasion-skills-can-benefit-your-career/#:~... - 0 views

This article highlights the importance of how persuasion can benefit you in several aspects of your life, but specifically, the workplace. When using persuasive language, there are three main types...

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started by felicitynagel24 on 09 May 24 no follow-up yet

The Endangered Languages of New York - 1 views

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liliashintani24 on 06 May 24

This article discusses hundreds of the world's endangered & threatened languages in New York. Linguist Ross Perlin introduces the work he has done to document language extinction in NY for over 11 years. It introduces/provides an interview of the people who speak languages that are going extinct.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses hundreds of the world's endangered & threatened languages in New York. Linguist Ross Perlin introduces the work he has done to document language extinction in NY for over 11 years. It introduces/provides an interview of the people who speak languages that are going extinct.</div>

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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240122-california-signs-cursive-writing-into-law-w... - 0 views

This article discusses the importance of implementing cursive into the education system. Around two dozen states require schools to teach cursive by law, but the style of cursive is not standardize...

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started by callatrinacty24 on 11 May 24 no follow-up yet

Is social media increasing the pace at which languages change? - 0 views

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shared by felicitynagel24 on 10 May 24 - No Cached

felicitynagel24 on 10 May 24

Language is a constantly changing, ever so malleable part of our world. While it's natural for languages to change over time, social media has seemed to accelerate the pace at which language is evolving. The quick-paced spreading of information and ideas can be seen for acronyms, catchy phrases, and beliefs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Language is a constantly changing, ever so malleable part of our world. While it's natural for languages to change over time, social media has seemed to accelerate the pace at which language is evolving. The quick-paced spreading of information and ideas can be seen for acronyms, catchy phrases, and beliefs.</div>

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The Negative Effects of Technology on Children | NU - 1 views

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shared by kiragoode23 on 21 May 23 - No Cached

kiragoode23 on 21 May 23

This article talks about the negative effects that technology can have on children, as well as what we can do to prevent these negative effects. It gives specific ways on how to help children limit technology use.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about the negative effects that technology can have on children, as well as what we can do to prevent these negative effects. It gives specific ways on how to help children limit technology use.</div>

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Children and Technology: Positive and Negative Effects | Maryville Online - 1 views

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shared by kiragoode23 on 21 May 23 - No Cached

kiragoode23 on 21 May 23

This article is about the positive and negative effects of technology on children, this talks specifically about statistics and how they can benefit and not benefit from technology use.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is about the positive and negative effects of technology on children, this talks specifically about statistics and how they can benefit and not benefit from technology use.</div>

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When Your Punctuation Says it All (!) - 3 views

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shared by nicktortora16 on 12 Apr 15 - No Cached

Lara Cowell on 12 Apr 15

While we may be punctuating less as a whole (a recent study found that only 39 percent of college students punctuate the end of texts and 45 percent the end of instant messages), the punctuation we do use is more likely to be scrutinized. "Digital punctuation can carry more weight than traditional writing because it ends up conveying tone, rhythm and attitude rather than grammatical structure," said Ben Zimmer, a linguist and the executive editor of Vocabulary.com. "It can make even a lowly period become freighted with special significance."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">While we may be punctuating less as a whole (a recent study found that only 39 percent of college students punctuate the end of texts and 45 percent the end of instant messages), the punctuation we do use is more likely to be scrutinized. "Digital punctuation can carry more weight than traditional writing because it ends up conveying tone, rhythm and attitude rather than grammatical structure," said Ben Zimmer, a linguist and the executive editor of Vocabulary.com. "It can make even a lowly period become freighted with special significance."</div>

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nicktortora16 on 21 Apr 15

The correct use of punctuation can really improve someone's opinion of you. The author of this piece decided to go out with someone based on their use of punctuation in a text message. The author also discusses how we have been conditioned to read certain punctuation marks and how they correlate to tone of voice in the text message. Punctuation marks are an important aspect of language that can help convey a meaning in a text.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The correct use of punctuation can really improve someone's opinion of you. The author of this piece decided to go out with someone based on their use of punctuation in a text message. The author also discusses how we have been conditioned to read certain punctuation marks and how they correlate to tone of voice in the text message. Punctuation marks are an important aspect of language that can help convey a meaning in a text.</div>

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Everyone Has an Accent - 1 views

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shared by jolander20 on 28 Nov 18 - No Cached

jolander20 on 28 Nov 18

This opinion article entails accents, and how they are interpreted. The author, a Spanish immigrant who works at Dartmouth as a language professor claims that accents are universal. He states that everyone has an accent, but here in the US people who don't have the "normal" or "regular" accent are viewed as different. He goes on to say that Americans tend to discriminate against people with accents different from their own more than in other countries. He wants to remind people that accents are irrelevant, and urges people to accept all accents no matter how different from their own.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This opinion article entails accents, and how they are interpreted. The author, a Spanish immigrant who works at Dartmouth as a language professor claims that accents are universal. He states that everyone has an accent, but here in the US people who don't have the "normal" or "regular" accent are viewed as different. He goes on to say that Americans tend to discriminate against people with accents different from their own more than in other countries. He wants to remind people that accents are irrelevant, and urges people to accept all accents no matter how different from their own.</div>

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George Carlin's Seven Dirty Words - 47 views

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shared by Lisa Stewart on 15 Nov 09 - Cached

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Linguistic Code-Switching: What it Is and Why it Happens - 0 views

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shared by anonymous on 26 Feb 24 - No Cached

anonymous on 26 Feb 24

This article focused on the main types of code-switching and their purposes. This occurs in two main ways: 1) switching/combining two separate languages, and 2) using different accents and dialects around different people. Code-switching can be used both for comprehension and as a group belonging mechanism.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article focused on the main types of code-switching and their purposes. This occurs in two main ways: 1) switching/combining two separate languages, and 2) using different accents and dialects around different people. Code-switching can be used both for comprehension and as a group belonging mechanism.</div>

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Listen up, ladies and gentlemen, guys and dudes: Terms of address can be a minefield, e... - 3 views

theconversation.com/s-their-meanings-change-210608

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shared by tdemura-devore24 on 28 Feb 24 - No Cached

tdemura-devore24 on 28 Feb 24

This article writes about address terms like "guys," "y'all," "bro," "dude," etc. They wrote about how masculine terms evolve tend to lose their gender over-time. This is the case because they are seen as more powerful and therefore more acceptable to be used for non-male addressees. People may take offense to being addressed as "ladies" because "ladies" puts attention towards their femininity when gender is usually irrelevant to the situation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article writes about address terms like "guys," "y'all," "bro," "dude," etc. They wrote about how masculine terms evolve tend to lose their gender over-time. This is the case because they are seen as more powerful and therefore more acceptable to be used for non-male addressees. People may take offense to being addressed as "ladies" because "ladies" puts attention towards their femininity when gender is usually irrelevant to the situation.</div>

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Do I have to yell so much? - Harvard Health - 0 views

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cbisho24 on 01 Mar 24

This article gives us an inside look into why we yell, and what parts of our brain react to it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article gives us an inside look into why we yell, and what parts of our brain react to it.</div>

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The Impact of Digital Tools on Student Writing and How Writing is Taught in Schools | P... - 0 views

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chasenmatsuoka24 on 03 Mar 24

This article explains trends surveyed Advanced Placement (AP) and National Writing Project (NWP) teachers noticed in students' writing due to digital technology. There are many impacts, both positive and negative.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article explains trends surveyed Advanced Placement (AP) and National Writing Project (NWP) teachers noticed in students' writing due to digital technology. There are many impacts, both positive and negative.</div>

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Effects of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning on Second Language Acquisition: A Meta... - 0 views

www.jstor.org/26910181

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