Use of English in Social Media

This is a group work, my part is Part I, the whole essay is structured like this, but only write Part I: Part I: Trends in English Use on Social Media Content Overview: - Analyze the use of English on major social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). - Describe the popularity of English on these platforms and its changing trends. - Explore in detail the characteristics of social media language, including common language styles, popular vocabulary, and unique expressions. Purpose of the study: - To identify the differences between social media English and formal English. - Determine which specific features (e.g. abbreviations, online neologisms) are hallmarks of social media English. Part II: Specific elements of social media English (abbreviations, emoticons) Content Overview: - A detailed analysis of abbreviations and emoticons used in social media, such as LOL (laughing out loud) and OMG (oh my god), as well as the use of various emoticons and GIFs. - Explore how these elements change the way messages are expressed and received. - To analyze how these linguistic forms affect contextual understanding and emotional expression of language. Research Objective: - To assess the role of these particular elements in informal communication and their impact on language clarity. - To explore the specific effects of these elements on the understanding and use of English by non-native English speakers. Part III: The Impact of Social Media English on Non-Native Speakers' Learning Content Overview: - Analyzes the ways in which non-native English speakers learn and use English on social media platforms. - Explore the challenges they encounter on these platforms, such as language misunderstandings and the impact of cultural differences. - Discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media English on their English learning (e.g. vocabulary expansion, grammar comprehension). Purpose of the Study: - To assess the impact of social media as an informal learning environment on the language proficiency of non-native speakers. - To provide improvement strategies to help non-native speakers learn English more effectively through social media. !!!! Only write part I, using a global perspective, with the target audience for the content being professionals in the field. In the body of the text, follow APA style for font, spacing, and margins, and cite sources for the content. Include a Reference list and follow APA style in citing references. Rubric: 1. Shows original thinking and ideas developed with sufficient and firm evidence. Includes global references. 2. Effectively organized. Ideas arranged logically, flow smoothly, with a strong progression of thought from paragraph to paragraph connecting to the central position. Includes all required components (introduction, body, conclusion, reference list). 3. Well written and clear, using APA guidelines, and characterized by elements of a strong writing style. Basically, free from grammar, punctuation, spelling, or formatting errors. 4. All content is written in complete sentences. Capitalization and punctuation are correct.