Essays about: "plain English"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words plain English.

1. 1. MAKING USE OF CHILDREN’S DIGITAL MEDIA CONSUMPTION

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Farah Khaddour; [2020-03-24]
   Keywords : Interaction in SLA; Child’s SLA;

   Abstract : Purpose: The general purpose of this study is to examine how parents can be supported in making use of their child’s digital media consumption for second language learning. In particular, a set of requirements are developed for best supporting the integration of children’s online activity into language learning activities by promoting a smooth transfer of knowledge through the spontaneous production of the target language. READ MORE

3. 2. Was it written for your audience? : Readability analyses of the information provided in English on a Swedish municipality’s website

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Petra Boyd; [2019]
   Keywords : readability; readability formulas; sentence structure; clauses per sentence; plain language; municipal information; English; Sweden;

   Abstract : In today’s multicultural society it is increasingly important that information is made available in a way that allows it to reach as many people as possible. The present study investigates the readability of the information provided in English on a Swedish municipality’s website. READ MORE

4. 3. Hiding in plain sight : A descriptive content analysis of the Muslim Brotherhood politicizing Islam 2005-2011

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Religionshistoria

   Author : Ian Holmes Julius Fernström; [2019]
   Keywords : Egypt; Muslim brotherhood; Islam; Politicized religion; Ikhwanweb;

   Abstract : This thesis highlights the ways in which the Muslim brotherhood politicizes Islam, depicted in the group’s official documents. The study theorizes a social-constructivist approach to politicized religion and argues the concept as an effort to manipulate an understanding of religion with political intentions. READ MORE

5. 4. Expert or non-expertreaders? A study on company reports and personnel attitudes from a language consultancy viewpoint.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Sofie Mellander; [2015-06-17]
   Keywords : engelska; Needs analysis; plain English; language consultancy; target group;

   Abstract : This study’s aim is to examine a marine survey company’s report writing to find possible proficiency needs among the reporting department personnel and consequently for the readability of the reports. Also, to examine what impact language consultancy work and plain English editing of report texts have on the personnel. READ MORE

6. 5. Achieving Increased Readability : Swedish Red Cross texts and their English Translations

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

   Author : Pauline Backman; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The importance of readable texts is gaining increased recognition, especially when writing for a diverse audience represented by people of various backgrounds and cultures. The present study compares the levels of readability in Swedish and English texts, from the Swedish Red Cross organisation. READ MORE