Essays about: "Computer-mediated communication CMC ."

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1. 16. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery : A corpus study of emoticons and abbreviations in English blogs written by Swedes

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

   Author : Svensson Oscar; [2014]
   Keywords : Abbreviations; computer-mediated communication; corpus studies; emoticons; gender; linguistics;

   Abstract : This study investigates the use of emoticons and abbreviations in a mode of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC), blogs written by Swedish individuals in English. The aim of the study is to find out whether the emoticons and abbreviations used in these blogs are tailor-made by Swedish users or if they are the same as those found on the rest of the Internet. READ MORE

3. 17. Conversational Rituals in Computer- Mediated Communication : A Qulaitative Study of Discussion Forums

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Sektionen för humaniora (HUM)

   Author : Sofia Kristoffersen; [2014]
   Keywords : computer-mediated communication CMC ; conversational rituals; linguistic markers; non-linguistic markers; semi-threaded forum; fully threaded forum; pragma-linguistic analysis;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to offer a new perspective on both interpersonal communication andcomputer-mediated communication (CMC), by means of conducting a pragma-linguisticanalysis and comparison of a semi-threaded discussion forum and a fully threaded discussionforum; analysing features such as linguistic markers, dialogic listening, politeness, cooperation,elaborate or laconic greetings, farewell expressions and other conversational rituals. Aqualitative study was conducted, employing two methods of gathering data: (a) participantobservation and (b) document and material analysis. READ MORE

4. 18. Value Creation Through Synchronous CMC? : The Banks' Perspective

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Lindahl; Sanna Malm; [2014]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The development of technology and the Internet have in many ways influenced how companies conduct their business, and what creates a competitive advantage. Previous research have recognized that due to this development, those companies that can create a superior value for the customer will also be the ones that can create a competitive advantage. READ MORE

5. 19. Gender-Related Variatin in CMC Language. A Study of Three Linguistic Features on Twitter

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Toni Halmetoja; [2013-06-28]
   Keywords : alternative capitalization; CMC; first person subject ellipsis; gender; gender-specific; microblog; netspeak; reduced forms; reductions; Twitter; variation;

   Abstract : This study examines the usage of reduced forms, first person subject ellipsis, and alternative capitalization in tweets from a gender perspective, with the data provided by a 20,000 word selection of male and female tweets. The results of the present data analysis for these features are compared to previous findings on male and female language in both spoken as well as written form in some current studies on gender-bound variation in Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC), though there are cases when a direct comparison has been found unworkable. READ MORE

6. 20. "Nobel Prize kind of stuff. Fo’ sho." An Analysis of the English Found in Food Blogs

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Jasmine Andersson; [2012-06-27]
   Keywords : Non-Standard English; CMC Computer Mediated Communication Blogs; gender; netspeak;

   Abstract : This essay examines the frequency of Non-Standard English variants in six American food blogs in relation to gender and contents. The blog posts and commentaries of each blog were thoroughly analyzed to discern the frequency of Non-Standard variants. READ MORE