The graphs depict the patterns of social media usage by Australian men and women, highlighting their frequency of use in 2011 and 2014.
The charts compare how frequently men and women used social media in Australia in 2011 and 2014.
Overall, in 2011, a significant number of men never used social media, while a large percentage of women used it on a weekly basis. By 2014, social media was used prevalently by both genders across the country.
Regarding the use of social media by males, 44% of them, in 2011, reported never using it whereas this dropped to 30% three years later. Similarly, the proportion of men using once a week and few times a week accounted for 12% and 19%, respectively, in the previous year; however, these percentages declined to 9% and 16% in 2014. In contrast, the figure for those using social media daily saw a dramatic increase, from 25% to 45%.
As for females, the significant proportion of them used virtual communities weekly, comprising the highest 39% in 2011. Notably, only 8% of women never used social networks in that year, but it increased to 22% in the next three years. Additionally, the usage of social media few times a week and on a daily basis made up 22% and 30% of women, correspondingly. By the year of 2014, the percentages of those using online platforms occasionally each week and once a week experienced a substantial decrease in the usage of social media, reducing to almost 10% for each. However, most women were using social media daily, peaking at 59%.
The essay is logically organized and presents a clear overview of the data. The information is sequenced in a way that makes it easy to follow the trends for each gender over the specified years. The use of cohesive devices is effective, with appropriate use of linking words and phrases that help to connect ideas and sentences.
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- Consider using a wider range of linking words or phrases to show more variety in your language use.
The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with appropriate use of academic and subject-specific language. The words and phrases used effectively convey the meaning and are generally well-suited to the context.
The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, which are used accurately for the most part. Complex sentence forms are used effectively to present the data and make comparisons.
The essay provides a detailed and accurate description of the data, including specific figures to support the comparisons. The task is well addressed by covering the key trends and changes in social media usage among men and women.
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- Ensure that all sentences are clear and well-structured to avoid any potential confusion for the reader.