Have you tried David Crystal's new book: Crystal, D. (2008). Txtng: the gr8 db8. Oxford/New York: Oxford University Press. It gives you also some useful further references. Regards, Agnieszka Knas Queen Mary, University of London ----------- Greetings all! Are any of you aware of key research/resources related to the impact of texting and micro-blogging upon writing style and the formation of young writers? I am working with a student who wants to do a senior seminar in that area, and I'd like to get up to speed with the literature myself. Regards, Bernard Dr. Bernard Bull Assistant Professor of Education Instructional Design Center, Director M.S. in Education - Educational Technology, Director Concordia University Wisconsin Phone: 262-243-4595 Fax: 262-243-3595