Project Description

Client Instruction: Research Paper Assignment

Topic:
Explain the Tendency of Using Vague Phrases on Social Media

Overview of the Research:
This paper should examine why users often use vague, ambiguous, or non-specific phrases on social media platforms. The research should explore the psychological, linguistic, and social factors behind this trend, including how vague language creates emotional distance, invites engagement, maintains privacy, or expresses uncertainty. The paper may also discuss the role of cultural norms, online identity management, and digital etiquette in shaping how people communicate vaguely online.

Assignment Guidelines:

• Word Count: Approximately 1,000 words (excluding the Works Cited page)

• Citation Style: MLA Format

• Number of Sources: At least 5 to 7 credible academic or professional sources

Structure Required:

• Introduction introducing the phenomenon and stating a clear thesis

• Body Paragraphs covering:

  • Definition and examples of vague phrases commonly used online (e.g., “some people,” “going through something,” “it is what it is”)

  • Reasons for vagueness: privacy, emotional expression, ambiguity, social strategy

  • Influence of platform culture (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) on language choices

  • Effects of vague communication on audience interpretation and interaction

  • Research findings or case studies in online discourse or digital communication

• Conclusion summarizing key points and reflecting on the implications of vague language in online spaces

Additional Requirements:

• The paper must be plagiarism-free, with a similarity index below 8%

• Use credible academic or professional sources, properly cited using MLA in-text citation style

• Include a correctly formatted Works Cited page

• Maintain a formal academic tone and ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity

Deadline:
August 4th, 2025 by 11:00 PM (Kenyan Time)