Synthetic personalisation:

This particular advert starring a well-known singer, Beyonce, which may immediately attract the reader into thinking that it 'must' be an amazing product. This advert immediately captivates the audience, preferably women due to its bright colours, and the use of the bright pink font 'imagine' highly appeals to the audience, by giving an imagery feature inside the readers mind. The use of 'at last' immediately entices the reader in order to captivate them to read on and discover what has finally been established. Perhaps it could be a product that everybody has been waiting for.

Additionally, the use of the pronoun 'you' forms a strong relationship and effective communication between the target audience and the producer, which entices the reader in many ways. The use of the enlarged photograph that takes up most of the page gives it a dominant feature, as well as strong graphological features, such as Beyonce being 'reflected' on both sides, which is a type of feature the mobile phone contains, according to the advert.

Investigation:

For my investigation, I will be testing my hypothesis which is ''Women are twice as likely as men to use more emotions in text messages'' in order to test this hypothesis, I have collected plenty of data from both genders. Additionally, I have collected more than one data from each gender so my data is seen as reliable. It is also seen as comparable as I have enough amount of data (5 on each gender). Furthermore, my data is also ethical, as I have received permission to use these text messages. Once I have tested this, I will then see if this is the case, as well as seeing if my hypothesis to see whether it is correct or not. 

Technology investigation.

''Women are twice as likely as men to use more emotions in text messages''

Do women use more emotions than men?

Do men tend to use less emotions than women?

Why is this the case?

Perhaps men and women may have different conversation subjects?

I will test this hypothesis to see if this is the case or not. Who knows?

Transcription.

A: So (.) first off (.) in the kind of (.) mostly (.) top right hand corner (.) it is like a circle with a dot in it (.) which is a tough one (.)

B: Got it(.) next?

A: Er, there also is (.) it looks like an hourglass (.) with no line in the bottom (.) and square sides (.) er (3) there's three triangles (.) with the bottom of the triangle 

B: There?

A: no-no not there, er (10) I probably shouldn't look at what you're drawing Okay, so there is like an x with (.) top left sides and right sides (.) ok (.) you got that?

B: Y-yeah I got it.

A: Then (.) there is a star in it (.) like a little star right in the middle (.) a five pointed star (4)

B: o-k...

A: And that is like above the top right (.) of the hourglass (.) and at the bottom right quadrant (.) is a curvy line (paralinguistic) (.) and if you start from the bottom left (.) go across (.) round left on its self (3) it is like (.) er (.) It is like a really swollen thumb (.)

A: Got that.

B: That should be it then. 

End of transcription. 

This task that had taken place with Isaac and I had plenty of pauses and a few paralinguistic features, however, the lack of eye contact and visual information had made it even more of a struggle as I could not see what was being said, I was only allowed to listen to the instructions. Isaac had thoroughly communicated with me in the duration of the task, with no eye contact. Isaac mentions in the transcription ''Got it?'' This immediately implies that the lack of eye contact and visual information had confused Isaac and I's imaginations, because he could not have known how my drawing had turn out to be, until the very end. However I had clearly interpreted Isaac's instructions by understanding the structures of his sentences and instructions. There were a few fillers and throughout the whole duration, there was turn-taking - during the whole time of the task, there had been no overlapping speeches, so I gave Isaac his turn to express his instructions towards me. Although there were certain times that I was unsure of what to draw and replied in a non confident way. For example, ''O-k...'' I had thoroughly sounded out the word 'Ok' to show that I was slightly confused, but I had got there in the end. The outcome of this task had become much successful, however, not identical. There were a few mistakes with the hourglass instructions. 

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/15/a-level-results-university-career-path Style Model

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/sweden/8753131/Gothenburg-Sweet-on-Sweden.html Style Model

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destination/usa/new-york/33605/New-York-city-break-guide.html Review about New York extract

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Thursday, 24th October 2013

Adolescents of our earth, this may be the turning point for them.

This may be a pristine, clean start for teenagers...back in the days I was a person enduring stress - the outcome varied. I am now an author whom creates an insane amount of thriller novels.

Students socialising within educational premises.

In the duration of our generations passing and are also preceding, so are our adolescents. Many will have been gradually maturing up as stages in the course of their life gets tenacious, due to exams and jobs. But, this is a question I have been eager to ask you. Will the majority of them persevere or consider to go back to the wrong habits in life?

As the years elapsed, I had endured some rather stressful decisions. At the age of 16, I wasn't too sure to attend school, or seek for a job – I am now an author. I had been incredibly abashed about what were my answers for all my stressful questions were. Luckily, I was not the only one afflicting from this. It is scientifically proven that one in 10 teenagers had been going through many decisions within their lives. Many teenagers of the past had been in negative conflicts, which ruins the teenagers life stage reputation. This could be lack of dedication to work, smoking, drinking, etc. Could this now be a turning point?

Many teenagers are directly thrown with pressure, due to the fact knowing how well you do as a teenager highly impacts your future. Scary right? I had always wanted to become a clinical psychologist for years, eventually I had been given advice about other career paths, then I done some twist and turns then researched about authors. What will I do next?

The main purpose of this is article is to inform adolescents to research and seek more knowledge about universities, jobs, and work – in order to attain their positive future. There could be jobs such as Journalism, Nursing, Engineering, and accountancy. Judging by the educational examination results rising, there could be a high chance that these careers will be obtained.

Don't worry, it is not in my intentions to force all you teenagers to work hard, its just some ordinary advice. It is proven that 50% of adolescents across England and Wales have been improving their lives for their own benefit regarding education. Fantastic! As the years pass by, so will student's with degrees.

Teenagers may not be so ''bad'' after all, they just need a small push of perseverance and guiding, and they're on their way to the top. As we stop to think, there could be many reasons why teenagers suddenly decide to step up and make their way to the right path. Most teenagers must have been extremely put off by the outcome of the unsuccessful life. Mabye? I think so.

To all you teenagers, continue achieving and become a role model to the younger generation. Don’t give up.

Draft for Travel writing: (500 words)

 Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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New York - Effulgent lights bright up the city

The allurement and dazzling sightings had made an exquisite impression on Deeka Hussein 
as she expires the sight-seeings of the glorious New York, ''Home of Celebrities''.

Statue of Liberty located in New York city.

As I was leisurely exploring the prodigious tourist attractions, i.e. Statue of Liberty of NYC, the gratifying sightings of the tower buildings made me re-consider my thoughts about the beauty of this earth we live in! The atmosphere of this remarkable city brought hope within my feelings about the change of how the UK back home will turn out to be. As I took my first precious steps, I began to explore the inner city which the ''New Yorkers'' like to name, Times Square.

As time quickly flew by like the speed of light, while the flourishing trees swayed I soon began to witness the vibe of the individuals of this city. As I quickly hopped on a tour bus advertising Broadway musicals, I increase my gaze of the Broadway, Down-town, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Theatres, and illuminated yellow taxis. Am I still on earth, or have I just encountered a sneak peak of Heaven? Its connection of diverse restaurants gives it a savouriness of the city, the presence of being within New York almost feels as if you have entered a parallel universe, (the heavenly kind!)

The chaotic streets of New York almost feels as if you are walking through a treacherous war zone. Men wearing prestigious suits, women wearing sophisticated dresses hopping into taxis. In contrast, I witnessed homeless individuals, wearing second hand clothing, anxiously desperate for money. The mornings I had arose to witnessing the astonishing view of New York! (Breath-taking..literally!) I was somewhat thrilled to experience a taste of the traditional New York doughnut, and a cup of tea. Ah, just like home.

As I got to experience the night life of New York (In Times Square) I came across a rather peculiar individual, from Brooklyn called Joey. Joey had explained the historic grounds of Times Square, and had given me an insight to the life of the New Yorkers. In the background while Joey was directly conversing, I had suddenly been gazing at the Statue of Liberty, as if it was beaming towards me. I was rather amazed about the historic grounds of New York, so I decided to explore more of this interesting location.

As time went on, I stopped and admired the pulchritude of the beaming bright lights of Times Square. Photographers and tourists within my surroundings I had frozen. The exquisiteness of NYC shocked me! (almost as if I had been electrocuted). Suddenly, after all the seeings of this phenomenal city, it was time for my plane to arrive back to England. How fast did this experience go? However, I rather enjoyed my stays in the luxurious hotels.

Like to visit now? Of course you do!

Quote of Douglas Rogers review of New York '''It’s the most exciting city in the world.''

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