GlobalLab
Abbreviations in foreign chats.
Investigation
Goal
1. Investigate different abbreviations in foreign chats
2. To choose more frequently used shortings by teens
3. To learn the reason of using shortenings
Research question
Our life is constantly changing. We always create new words. There are a lot of abbreviations that many people even don't know.
Equipment
A page in chat where you chat with friends using abbreviations
A camera
Why use data from multiple participants?
I'd like to investigate abbreviations, and with the help of this project it would be easier.
Investigation Protocol
1. you should read your chatting with friends. It would be better if you take a photo of your page
2. write all shortings you use
Safety tips
Be careful while reading and investigatind. Give your eyes time to relax.
Don't write obscene and rude examples!