This is my second diary entry that is based on my English language coursework.
Sorry that this week's update has been posted later than originally expected.
Having had a meeting with one of my English teachers last week, I have covered everything that she had doubts in. According to my teacher, my investigation subject was not sustainable enough, and because of an already high amount of people who wanted to do the investigation, I had no choice but to abort it.
Fortunately, my original topic - "The differences between male and female football commentary", is strongly linked with journalism. Journalism offers a wide range of different areas and job titles. One of these job titles, is reporting. Despite being a widely spread area of study, football commentary (In terms of both genders) is actually fairly difficult to work with, because of the lack of dedicated female football commentators. I havent actually experienced a female football commentator in a men's tournament. There has been the odd occassion in which I have watched the female Premier League. There are obviously female commentators for these games, but in men's tournaments - they appear to be few and far between.
This is why I have taken my teacher's advice in terms of what investigation I have chosen to do. Transcribing an interview from the Barclays Premier League that has been done by BBC sport's Match of the Day is probably my best bet. Match of the Day have a female reporter that works for them - Gabby Logan. Gabby Logan has been working with the BBC's sport production team for over 5 years now and is a well established member of the team. She has hosted plenty of interviews with world famous footballers on their performances in the league.
As well as Gabby Logan, the BBC have a dedicated team of male reporters too. Geoff Shreeves is just one of many men who are part of the reporting team from the BBC.
Because I have two differnt reporters from both genders, it means that my investigation will be easier to conduct, because I will have information from two reliable sources.
Match of the Day is easily accessible for me as well. When I originally planned to do my investigation on the FIFA World Cup, I didn't realise that it was going to be difficult. Because of the time difference between England and Brazil, it meant that a lot of the games were on at 9pm or later. In all honesty, after a long day at school, I just wanted to relax. Once the day got passed 8pm, I felt too tired to do anything and make any progress with my investigation.
The Premier League makes a return in August. I will be able to watch Match of the Day without being tired or lack of motivation. Meaning that my investigation will be able to be worked on without trouble.
Monday, 14 July 2014
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Monday, 7 July 2014
English Diary: Week 1 - July 7th 2014
Hello and welcome to the first of my weekly diary entries that I will be posting throughout the duration of this year's English A2 lessons. This diary has been made to keep whoever is interested updated with my recent work, progress and any changes that may have been made.
I thought that with this diary entry, I would introduce my coursework task and give you an insight into what exactly it is that i'll be doing for it.
As a class, we have been set the task of making a language investigation, in which we analyse the ways in which language is used across the world. Last year's work and exams offered us a range of different ways that language can be used and/or changed, as well as situations in which this can occur.
My area of study is going to be the ways in which different genders speak about a subject that is affiliated more with one than the other. In this case, I will be transcribing both a male and female commentator before comparing the amount of topic specific lexis they use, as well as their tones of voice and confidence when speaking, in an attempt to see whether or not male commentators find it easier to talk about sport than female.
I will be watching plenty of FIFA World Cup games over the next few weeks, so I felt that my investigation has been timed brilliantly because it offers me enough time to watch matches, transcribe games and then write up an answer to my question.
Unfortunately, that is all I can say for this week's entry, but the following ones will have more information in them.
Thanks!
I thought that with this diary entry, I would introduce my coursework task and give you an insight into what exactly it is that i'll be doing for it.
As a class, we have been set the task of making a language investigation, in which we analyse the ways in which language is used across the world. Last year's work and exams offered us a range of different ways that language can be used and/or changed, as well as situations in which this can occur.
My area of study is going to be the ways in which different genders speak about a subject that is affiliated more with one than the other. In this case, I will be transcribing both a male and female commentator before comparing the amount of topic specific lexis they use, as well as their tones of voice and confidence when speaking, in an attempt to see whether or not male commentators find it easier to talk about sport than female.
I will be watching plenty of FIFA World Cup games over the next few weeks, so I felt that my investigation has been timed brilliantly because it offers me enough time to watch matches, transcribe games and then write up an answer to my question.
Unfortunately, that is all I can say for this week's entry, but the following ones will have more information in them.
Thanks!
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Guide to writing
•Font should be a standard font, size 10-12.
•All work should be double spaced
•Conventions dictates you write in the third person (although first person may be used when discussing your reasons for choosing the topic in the introduction).
•Use the past tense.
•Use a formal register but remember, report writing is about communicating, it is not about sounding clever with big words and over-complicated sentences and vocabulary.
•If it is possible to cut a word out, then do so.
•Do not explain terms that the examiner / reader would be expected to know.
•Do not use metaphors, similes or figurative speech in your work.
•Numbers up to and including ten should be spelt out, 11 and above should be in numerical form.
•Avoid using apostrophes for omission, only for possession.
•Ensure good standards of spelling and grammar (including typos).
•Develop logical links from section / paragraph to the next. A good research report is one that takes the reader on a journey. This is not a mystery – the reader should be left in doubt as to the direction of discussion or crucial points that are being argued.
•Use headings and subheadings (many have already been given in the template. You may wish to add further sub, sub-headings in your analysis).
•Use care with the page layout – use page breaks and display tables and figures correctly.
•Reference sources correctly and consistently. It is considered plagiarism to use ideas from others without acknowledging them as the source.
•Make sure you follow guidelines as to how to quote, reference and use footnotes
•Use non-sexist and non-discriminatory writing.
•All work should be double spaced
•Conventions dictates you write in the third person (although first person may be used when discussing your reasons for choosing the topic in the introduction).
•Use the past tense.
•Use a formal register but remember, report writing is about communicating, it is not about sounding clever with big words and over-complicated sentences and vocabulary.
•If it is possible to cut a word out, then do so.
•Do not explain terms that the examiner / reader would be expected to know.
•Do not use metaphors, similes or figurative speech in your work.
•Numbers up to and including ten should be spelt out, 11 and above should be in numerical form.
•Avoid using apostrophes for omission, only for possession.
•Ensure good standards of spelling and grammar (including typos).
•Develop logical links from section / paragraph to the next. A good research report is one that takes the reader on a journey. This is not a mystery – the reader should be left in doubt as to the direction of discussion or crucial points that are being argued.
•Use headings and subheadings (many have already been given in the template. You may wish to add further sub, sub-headings in your analysis).
•Use care with the page layout – use page breaks and display tables and figures correctly.
•Reference sources correctly and consistently. It is considered plagiarism to use ideas from others without acknowledging them as the source.
•Make sure you follow guidelines as to how to quote, reference and use footnotes
•Use non-sexist and non-discriminatory writing.
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