Sample Data Evaluation

Data Collected- Kevin Keegan "I'll Love it if we beat them" Interview

1) Which Predictions were correct?

I predicted that I would find Brown & Levison's Politeness Theory, Uncertainty features & the use of hedges. What I predicted that i would find in the transcript did appear when I began analysing. However, some of what I predicted wasn't worth commenting on in my investigation as it was either not comparable, r there wasn't enough evidence to back up a certain theory that i could of discussed about. 

2) What else was in the data worth exploring?

The only other piece of theory that I could of explored was the use of uncertainty features. However, I soon discovered that all the pauses in the transcript were intentional, and not a sign of uncertainty. Also, in the clip, Kevin Keegan's facial expression isn't a sign of uncertainty, more a sign of urgency. 

3) Was the data challenging enough, scientific enough & linked to theory?

The data was linked to theory (Language & Power) which I've already know a lot about so it was pretty easy to link Language & Power theory to my transcript. I would have preferred the transcript to be a little bit longer so I could go a little more in depth with my theory.



4) Was there enough/too much data for 1500 words of analysis ? How much would be suitable to collect and still be reliable/comparable ?

There wasn't enough data to write 1500 words of analysis, and it also meant that my theory evidence was a little short. I would probably collect about 4 or 5 interviews and compare what features they all have in common. To make sure that the interviews were reliable, I'd make sure that it is the official interview & I calready have access to these clips.