I think you need to employ a combination of qualitative methods to collect data, including:
a. Participant Observation: Actively engage with social media platforms where English major students interact, such as Facebook groups, Twitter, or Instagram. Observe their language use, writing style, and communication patterns. Take notes on interesting observations and trends.
b. Interviews: Conduct semi-structured interviews with selected participants to gain insights into their language choices, motivations, and perceptions regarding informal English language use on social media. Ask open-ended questions to encourage participants to share their experiences and perspectives.
c. Document Analysis: Collect and analyze relevant documents, such as social media posts, comments, and interactions. Pay attention to language features, code-switching, or any emerging patterns or themes.
Dear Anas, I think you are looking for a -Discourse Analysis- of the students' social media posts etc.
To explore how English major students write the English language informally on social media, one proper method to use is ethnography-case study. Ethnography is a type of qualitative research that involves immersing oneself in a particular community or organization to observe their behavior and interactions up close. In the context of studying English major students' informal writing on social media, ethnography would involve actively participating in social media platforms, observing the language used by English major students, and analyzing their writing patterns and linguistic choices.
An ethnographic case study combines the methods of anthropology and sociology to understand the context of the problem being researched. In this case, the problem is how English major students write informally on social media. By conducting an ethnographic case study, researchers can gain a deep understanding of the students' shared culture, conventions, and social dynamics related to their informal writing on social media.
To conduct an ethnographic case study on English major students' informal writing on social media, the following steps can be taken:
#### Step 1: Selection of Participants
Identify a group of English major students who actively use social media platforms. This can be done through surveys, interviews, or by reaching out to English departments or student organizations.
#### Step 2: Immersion in the Social Media Environment
Immerse yourself in the social media platforms where the selected English major students are active. This could include platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or any other platform popular among the target group.
#### Step 3: Observation and Data Collection
Observe the language used by the English major students in their informal writing on social media. Take note of their writing style, vocabulary choices, use of abbreviations or slang, and any other linguistic features that are characteristic of their informal writing.
#### Step 4: Interviews and Surveys
Conduct interviews or surveys with the selected English major students to gather more insights into their motivations, attitudes, and experiences related to their informal writing on social media. This can provide valuable context and help in understanding the factors influencing their language use.
#### Step 5: Analysis and Interpretation
Analyze the collected data, including observations, interviews, and surveys, to identify patterns and themes related to the English major students' informal writing on social media. Look for common linguistic features, trends, and any factors that may influence their language use.
#### Step 6: Reporting and Findings
Compile the findings of the ethnographic case study into a comprehensive report. Present the observations, analysis, and interpretations in a clear and organized manner. The report should provide insights into how English major students write informally on social media, highlighting any unique linguistic features or trends that were identified.
r gooion. In fact, it has been a prominent issue to discus. As far as the use of ICT is concerned, I can say that the routine of writing abbreviations and so called English more typically on social media, there should be personal involvement and concern to write grammatical statements. Otherwise, it is hard to control over Because as it takes long in this way, it will automatically interfere linguistic field. Donard Bikorimana Anas Almatarneh Imad Alahmad
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