Electronic messages are increasingly becoming the norm. The idea of assessing readability of electronic messages stemmed from the experiences of researchers who found the all-capitals format, paragraph agnostic US Navy message traffic emails difficult to read. ... Text readability has also been acknowledged to affect reading speed and comprehension. ... ANOVA revealed no significant effect of text format on reading times. ... The hypothesis about all-capitals-messages being the least preferred was validated. ...

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A message board I frequently visit, and the subject of my analysis in this report, is the message board for a band called Sparta, from El Paso, Texas, USA. ... The message was made and sent fairly quickly, without a great deal of forethought. ... I assembled my post in my head and then edited it as I typed it into the text box. ... I can now assume that the channels used by the receivers reading my message are Seeing; all the viewers of my post would have seen the topic heading on the main page of the message board. Then Touching; inquired as to the rest of the message by physically clicking t...

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Internet offers a myriad ways of interaction between people, but text based messaging is still the most common form of communication., partly because it's the most interactive form and is the most engaging and text based messaging has been the foundation on which modern forms of online communication have been built. ... It is based on the primary message systems, which were introduced by Hall (1959), i.e. ten areas of human activity which combine to form a culture. Stamp predicts that these ten primary message systems be examined to evaluate the effect of computer mediated communication i...

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Cellphones make it possible to simply push a button or speak instructions to send a message or make a phone call. The internet allows instant communication in a number of ways, such as email and instant messaging. ... With today's telephones having texting capabilities there is no need to even listen to the other person; only to read the typed note. Messages and letters can be sent and received in mere seconds, but they are faceless and cold. ... If a loved one needs to be contacted quickly, a phone isn't necessary; they can be contacted by email or instant messaging. ...

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Instant messaging (IM) apps is online chat offering real-time text communication via the Internet. It is used text-based messages between two or more members over any network. ... Instant messages such as WhatsApp application have included video chat as well as file transfer but to a limited file size. ... Abstract Mobile communication has advanced from 1G mobile with voice recognition which was replaced by 2G digital mobiles with added data, fax and messaging services lately 3G – with multimedia – and currently 4G and LTE technology. ...

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This software enable computers using various carriers such as telephone line, cable TV and satellite channels to send different form of data like text messages, sound file or an image to each specific computer (Lee, B, 1999). ... The development of World Wide Web allow a range of information combined with text, sound and images. According to Flew, T, it (World Wide Web) allowed for the display of colourful pictures, music and audio as well as data and text, and introduced multimedia capability to the Internet (2002, pp.14). ... The development of the Mosaic in 1993, the first web browser, con...

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The text, graphics, video, and audio encourage immersion in language. ... Recognising the importance of determining how instructional technology can fulfil instructional goals, point out that the blending of technological and pedagogical advancements has elevated the importance of research on electronic student dialogue, text conferencing, information sharing, and other forms of collaboration. ... In a threaded discussion, students participate in an asynchronous conversation by posting messages to an electronic bulletin board with threads of discussion. ...

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Over the years this world has become more and more technologically advanced. From the start of electricity to having our whole day planned out in a click of a button. Social media has become a way of life nowadays. Everything we touch, think about, talk about can now be read or "tweeted" anywhere on...

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Interactive brochures range from simple information provided in a text-only form, to so-called "flat ads", to highly sophisticated multimedia productions, with full-scale audio, video and interactive capabilities. ... Even these relatively simple sites on the Internet send a message to current customers, potential customers and competitors that a company is on the cutting edge. ...

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It is a text file that a Web server automatically sends to your PC when you browse certain Web pages. ... This includes fixed and mobile e-mail, Worldwide Web (WWW), messaging, other mobile services. ...

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Abstract Presently, the internet is considered the ultimate bastion of freedom throughout the world. The ability to participate in social media and write/say anything one feels is almost exclusive to the internet. Anybody can be anything they choose within the laws of their nation with minimal repercussions. A person can transport themselves to another country in mere seconds. The ability to research unlimited amounts of information exists at the touch of the keyboard. ...

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