The Thesis
In pursuit of the Language Analysis badge, we are exploring the proposition that online text communication is closer to speaking than it is to formal writing in its style and form.
Step one:
- Copy a transcript of a text conversation between you and a friend. (this is due on Tuesday 29 September)
- Label all non-standard features (the glossary below will aid you in this)
- Identify the purpose of all the non-standard features – what do they add to the conversation, or what role do they have in the conversation
- Select two of the most interesting and explain their effect in paragarph form.
