Social media interaction and the use of abbreviations among users in communication - study of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo state Department:Mass Communication By: GodFirst Project ID: 8435 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigates the use of social media abbreviations among students at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, and their impact on formal communication, particularly in academic contexts. With the increasing use of social media platforms for interaction, students frequently employ abbreviations to convey messages quickly and informally. However, this study explores the consequences of this practice on students' academic writing, including essays, assignments, and examinations. The research aims to determine the frequency and types of abbreviations used by students in their social media interactions, assess their awareness of the consequences of using such abbreviations in formal academic settings, and evaluate how these abbreviations affect the clarity and professionalism of their communication. A mixed-method approach, comprising a structured questionnaire, was used to collect data from 100 students from various departments at the institution. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that students commonly use abbreviations in their daily social media communication and occasionally transfer these habits into their academic work, which negatively impacts the quality of their formal writing. Furthermore, many students were unaware of the potential adverse effects of using abbreviations in formal academic settings. The study recommends that educational institutions implement awareness campaigns and workshops on the importance of formal writing and the detrimental effects of informal language on academic performance. This research contributes to the understanding of how social media language influences students'' communication skills and provides a basis for further studies on the intersection of digital communication practices and academic writing. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Mass Communication project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of social media on students academic performance (a study of students of university of Abuja) »Impact of social media on modern journalism (a study of journalists in Makurdi metropolis) »Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on radio news reporting (a study of Atlantic FM Uyo) »Perception of cyber crime among Nigerian youths (a study of Caritas university) »The effect of government ownership and control of mass media objectivity reporting (a case study of Enugu state broadcasting services) »Coverage of foreign news by Nigerian newspapers: A content analysis of vanguard and daily sun newspapers»The Effects of Television Commercials on Buying Habits of Enugu Metropolis ( A Case Study of Omo and Elephant Detergents )»Audience perception of Nigerian newspapers on the internet»Impact of mobile phone on agricultural information among Otukpo farmers»Influence of news censorship on the performance of media houses in Nigeria (a study of Nasarawa broadcasting service, Lafia) »Importance of indigenous language in broadcasting media»Influence of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness stout in Ikeja community of Lagos state»Role of communication technology in improving work efficiency of AIT staff (a study of AIT Abuja) »The effect of AKBC tv peak milk advertisement on the consumers buying habit»Effect of public relations on the consumer (a case study of premier breweries plc)