Self–regulation in writing is viewed as critically important in order to be a good writer. With the advent of cellular telephony, what passes as ‘good’ writing is being challenged with the introduction of the abbreviated form of SMS (Short Messaging Service) language. The purpose of this study was to determine the nature of the changes in SMS spelling and whether or not these changes affected the participants’ spelling age and their ability to write formally within the context of a formal SMS and the English language class. This study also aimed to determine whether a relationship exists between self–regulatory skills and writing in SMS. A sequential explanatory mixed–method research design was selected in order to address the research questions which had been posed. The study examined the nature of Short Messaging Service (SMS) language and the relationship between self–regulation and SMS, using a dominant quantitative survey design which was followed by a qualitative phase which explored and explained the phenomena which had been exposed in the quantitative phase of this study. The results of this study indicated that SMS language is an abbreviated form of digital writing, which is colloquial and informal in nature. SMS language is used in SMS text messages and within the forum of the chatroom MXit. The results also indicated that the participants in this study use the self–regulatory strategies of goal setting, strategic planning, self–recording, self–evaluation and self–reaction when writing SMS text messages that are more formal in nature. Furthermore, no evidence of SMS language could be found in an analysis of writing portfolios, indicating that SMS language does not affect the academic writing skills of the participants in this study. The main conclusion was that although this study was completed on a very small scale and that it would be inappropriate to generalise, the implementation of and research regarding the nature of SMS and self–regulation in SMS writing, require attention in order to ensure that the self–regulatory skills possessed by learners in our schools are used optimally in order to promote literacy and good writing practices. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Learning and Teaching))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

Self–regulation in writing is viewed as critically important in order to be a good writer. With the advent of cellular telephony, what passes as ‘good’ writing is being challenged with the introduction of the abbreviated form of SMS (Short Messaging Service) language. The purpose of this study was to determine the nature of the changes in SMS spelling and whether or not these changes affected the participants’ spelling age and their ability to write formally within the context of a formal SMS and the English language class. This study also aimed to determine whether a relationship exists between self–regulatory skills and writing in SMS. A sequential explanatory mixed–method research design was selected in order to address the research questions which had been posed. The study examined the nature of Short Messaging Service (SMS) language and the relationship between self–regulation and SMS, using a dominant quantitative survey design which was followed by a qualitative phase which explored and explained the phenomena which had been exposed in the quantitative phase of this study. The results of this study indicated that SMS language is an abbreviated form of digital writing, which is colloquial and informal in nature. SMS language is used in SMS text messages and within the forum of the chatroom MXit. The results also indicated that the participants in this study use the self–regulatory strategies of goal setting, strategic planning, self–recording, self–evaluation and self–reaction when writing SMS text messages that are more formal in nature. Furthermore, no evidence of SMS language could be found in an analysis of writing portfolios, indicating that SMS language does not affect the academic writing skills of the participants in this study. The main conclusion was that although this study was completed on a very small scale and that it would be inappropriate to generalise, the implementation of and research regarding the nature of SMS and self–regulation in SMS writing, require attention in order to ensure that the self–regulatory skills possessed by learners in our schools are used optimally in order to promote literacy and good writing practices. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Learning and Teaching))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

Submitted by (lucia.rodrigues@ufrpe.br) on 2016-09-21T12:48:54Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Diogo Francisco Borba Rodrigues.pdf: 1924185 bytes, checksum: 9fc99c1e969769f5429de4703c66669d (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-21T12:48:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Diogo Francisco Borba Rodrigues.pdf: 1924185 bytes, checksum: 9fc99c1e969769f5429de4703c66669d (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-02-21 / Models and software have been developed for irrigation management, however they don’t reach small farmers due to technical and economic limitations. This study aimed to develop tools for irrigation management using mobile phone, a technology already assimilated by society. The first tool called IGmanejo sends SMS to farmers with area’s name, irrigation depth and run time. The second tool is a Java application for mobile phone (mobile IGmanejo), which support irrigation management to farmers who have irrigation evaporimeter tank and rain gauge. This paper intend support a public policy of rational use of water in the semiarid region of Brazil, since it is free to farmer and may solve the current gap in irrigation technical assistance. Training curse to be able software use, climate monitoring equipment and sensitization of farmers to adopt such technology are essential points to success on farm. This software was evaluated according to water saving to growing cabbage crop, under three different seasons. The management simulations were done on a small farm, in Pernambuco state. Irrigation depth send by SMS IGmanejo water saving in 20% compared to reference software CropWat (FAO). For mobile IGmanejo were done two simulations of irrigation, using data from gauge evaporimeter tank (Class A) and using simplified tank, and also compared with those obtained by IGmanejo SMS. The results did not present statistically significant differences, confirming that the farmer may use more economical methods to estimate evapotranspiration (like simplified tank) instead of class A tank, which has high cost. The software showed that it is able to reduce of use of water on agriculture going to remote regions to support irrigation management with simplicity and quality. / Diversos modelos e software têm sido desenvolvidos para o manejo de irrigação, no entanto eles não conseguem atingir pequenos agricultores devido a limitações técnicas e econômicas. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo desenvolver ferramentas de manejo de irrigação utilizando telefone celular, uma tecnologia já assimilada pela sociedade. A primeira ferramenta chamada de IGmanejo que envia SMS com o nome da área, a lâmina e o tempo de irrigação para agricultores previamente cadastrados. A segunda ferramenta é um aplicativo Java para telefone celular (IGmanejo mobile), que orienta o manejo de irrigação para agricultores que possuam tanque evaporimétrico e pluviômetro. Este trabalho pretende auxiliar na definição de uma política pública do uso racional de água no semiárido do Brasil, uma vez que não terá custo para o agricultor e, poderá auxiliar a lacuna existente hoje na assistência técnica especializada em irrigação no nordeste. Cursos de capacitação para uso do software, dos equipamentos de monitoramento climático e de sensibilização dos agricultores em adotar tal tecnologia são essenciais para a chegada com êxito dessa ferramenta no campo. Os softwares propostos neste trabalho foram validados de acordo com a economia de água obtida durante o ciclo da cultura do repolho, onde o início do cultivo foi simulado em três diferentes épocas do ano. As simulações de manejo foram realizadas em uma área de agricultura familiar situada no município de Pesqueira-PE. A lâmina de irrigação do IGmanejo SMS obteve 20% de economia de água quando comparada com a lâmina obtida pelo software de referência CropWat da FAO. Para o aplicativo IGmanejo mobile foram realizadas duas simulações de lâminas de irrigação, uma utilizando dados de tanque classe A e outra utilizando dados do tanque alternativo (classe B), e ainda foram comparadas com as lâminas obtidas do IGmanejo SMS. Os resultados não diferiram estatisticamente entre si, ratificando o fato de que o agricultor pode recorrer a métodos mais econômicos para estimativa da evapotranspiração com auxílio de tanques alternativos ao invés do tanque classe A, que possui custo elevado. Os softwares propostos mostraram que são capazes de reduzir o desperdício de água na agricultura e levar até áreas remotas a orientação para um manejo de irrigação com simplicidade e qualidade.

Yes / Given the potential benefits such as time and location-based advertisements, the scope of interactivity and customisation through one-to-one target marketing, SMS-based (Short Messaging Service) advertisement, is now being considered as an important alternative marketing channel. This has raised a real challenge for marketers to harness the potential of this alternative channel by overcoming several limiting issues such as security, privacy, authenticity, and irritation of unknown senders. The main objective of this study is to identify and review relevant research issues faced by wireless marketing (particularly via SMS-based advertisement) as an aide to identify potential research gaps and for developing future guiding principles. The review and analysis of literature suggest that there is scope of undertaking further research on issues related to different cultures reflecting ubiquitous traits of mobile phone, SMS advertisement, market segmentation, location and time sensitive delivery, content and context of advertisement, language and appropriate delivery.

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