Additions in my data analysis
This
is important in writing studies because language is changing. The way we look
at writing now as opposed to the way it was looked at many years ago has
changed drastically. Facebook, along with other social media sites, have
invented this new language that we as users often use and the way we present
this language on our Facebook page can determine the responses we get from our
friends. Depending on the specific language used on the Facebook status
depended on the responses it received. While very simple directions did not receive
much input more detailed statues received a greater input. Both statuses had a
friendly language and used emoticons but a more detailed description with the
emoticons received a bigger response.
In
regards to my interview subject the way you communicate with the other people
in your group is important. If you are willingly joining a Facebook group with
students in your class without the teacher forcing it on you, you will have the
freedom to write and discuss the content in any way that is comfortable for you
and your group to understand. When a teacher forces joining Facebook groups you
do not feel the freedom. The way you use language with your group members is
different because the participation was forced and you will be less likely to
complete the task that was asked of you.
Facebook Can Be Helpful
Depending.. (Conclusion)
Based on my many forms of research I have come to the
conclusion that Facebook can be helpful regarding classroom assignments
depending on how you approach it. The language used in statuses and events can
greatly impact whether or not people are willing to help you. Based on my
research I found that deeper descriptions and step by step instruction got the
greatest responses from your friends, this includes events. When the content
description seems tacky people will be more likely to ignore it or treat it
like a normal status. Another aspect I concluded was that general questions
receive a greater amount of comments when compared to surveys. People are more
willing to give their opinion on a topic then to take time out of their day and
do a survey.
When comparing my literature piece and interview working on
an assignment in a Facebook group is more likely to be effective when the group
is willing to create it, has a mutual agreement, and is not forced. The forced
group in my literature review did not have the successful experience that my
interviewee had. Willing to use Facebook as a ground for academics is something
that will only be effective if the members in the groups are willing to compromise.
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