Texting is killing language jk

Texting has become an accepted way of speaking to each other. But is this accepted method effective? Can it clearly communicate your thinking? Is it a viable way to fix problems, say something important or maintain a relationship?

The Assignment:

Watch the video posted on Canvas or copy and paste this link in your browser:Txtng is killing language. JK!!! - John McWhorter (Links to an external site.)Txtng is killing language. JK!!! - John McWhorter
Write an essay about the video and your texting experience:
Pull three details that are very interesting to you from his talk and summarize Then explain how those three details work within language. Cite the video in your essay.
Once you have summarized the three details, and explained those details:
analyze one of your own (classroom appropriate*) text messages/exchanges with a significant other in which you apologized or attempted to clarify a disagreement or relational issue.
If you do not have any exchanges related to this prompt, create a text message dialogue and then follow the instructions for this assignment.
Include the text messages and brief backstory about the issue in your essay so the reader understands what occurred.
* Please choose a text message exchange that is appropriate for discussion in the classroom and does not in any way embarrass you or your significant other.
When analyzing your message, explain any text speech, emoticons, symbols you choose to use:
How do they convey your thinking, message, and texting style?
Also, IYHO, to what extent does the evolution of informal language influence the way in which we are able to communicate?
NOTE: Your essay should:

have a clear (and brief) introduction, a body and a clear (and brief) conclusion.
be 1000-1200 words in length.
incorporate three textbook references from three different chapters. Include a clear in-text reference (text chapter, page number).
not include a reference page.
be free of spelling and grammar errors.
college-level writing