DITA XML sample (Oxygen XML Author)

The document is a guide to new streamers on Twitch. It introduces different aspects to consider when starting up a new stream and channel.

By using profiling, the same DITA XML project can be used to produce two different guides:

- a guide for those aiming to stream simply as a hobby,
- a guide for those interested in monetization and making money through streaming.

The example deliverable is for the latter, since that version includes more information.

How to discover and support Twitch channels (writing sample)

What is Twitch?

Twitch is a website used for live streaming different types of content. Information here may be incompatible with the Twitch mobile app. Content may be incorrect or outdated as of September 1st, 2023.

What can you do on Twitch?

The main activities are to:

Watch, follow and subscribe to channels (live streams)
Interact with streamers and other viewers via chat
Stream your own live content

The different types of content include, for example, gameplay, music, and art.

This guide was created to help you get started with finding channels based on your interests and supporting streamers.

JYX - Reconstructing the Gothic in games and gaming : Gothic monsters and ideology in the story world and player experiences of Fallout 3

This dissertation research investigates the deployment of Gothic elements in digital games and player experiences of Gothic monsters. The Gothic is a rich and popular resource for games that, through representations of monstrosities and injustice, aims to induce in players a pleasurable feeling of discomfort, yet also reflects contemporary anxieties. The dissertation comprises three case studies of which the first two are close readings of the action role-playing game Fallout 3 and the third discourse analysis of transcribed player narration from Let’s Play (LP) gameplay videos.

Explanation & How-to: Multimodal analysis

The document is intended for university students of a basic studies level course on academic writing in English. Students learn about multimodality in class and are then asked to write an analytical essay. This how-to text includes the writing instructions.
The instructions were written for a course booklet and follow its style guide. Although it is tempting to make revisions to it, I have decided to feature the text here as I wrote it for the actual course booklet.

Blog: 200-vuotias Frankenstein | Nörttitytöt

Mary Shelleyn Frankenstein-kirjan julkaisusta on tänä vuonna kulunut 200 vuotta. Tarinassa Victor Frankenstein herättää henkiin kuolleista ruumiinosista kootun olennon, kauhistuu nähdessään luomuksen elossa ja hylkää tämän. Olento oppii selviytymään itse luonnossa ja sivistää itseään muun muassa kirjallisuudella, muttei koskaan tule ihmisten hyväksymäksi. Olennosta tulee katkera ja väkivaltainen, vaikka lukijalle hän esiintyy edelleen sympaattisena kokemansa yksinäisyyden ja julmuuden vuoksi. Vaikka teoksen nimi ja tulkinnat tarinan olennosta ovat monelle tuttuja esimerkiksi elokuvista ja piirretyistä, jotkin tarinan piirteistä ja sen synnystä lienevät vieraita monelle. Juhlavuoden kunniaksi tässä neljä enemmän tai vähemmän tunnettua kiinnostavaa asiaa tai tulkintaa Frankensteinista.