| Abstract in Chinese | 第3-4页 |
| Abstract in English | 第4-5页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第10-14页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第10-12页 |
| 1.2 Research Purpose and Significance | 第12-13页 |
| 1.3 Organization of the Research | 第13-14页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第14-28页 |
| 2.1 Definitions of Network “Micro-X” Words | 第14-15页 |
| 2.2 Theoretical Framework | 第15-18页 |
| 2.2.1 Sociolinguistics and Language Variation | 第15-17页 |
| 2.2.2 Factors of Language Variation | 第17-18页 |
| 2.3 Related Research in China and Abroad | 第18-28页 |
| 2.3.1 Related Research Abroad | 第18-22页 |
| 2.3.2 Related Research in China | 第22-28页 |
| Chapter 3 Methodology | 第28-31页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第28页 |
| 3.2 Research Methods | 第28-29页 |
| 3.3 Research Procedures | 第29-31页 |
| Chapter 4 Results and Discussion | 第31-58页 |
| 4.1 Classification of Network “Micro-X” Words | 第31-40页 |
| 4.1.1 Classification from Phonology | 第31-33页 |
| 4.1.2 Classification from Semantics | 第33-37页 |
| 4.1.3 Classification from Grammatical Function | 第37-40页 |
| 4.2 Communication Characteristics of Network “Micro-X” Words | 第40-51页 |
| 4.2.1 Distinction among People of Different Gender | 第40-41页 |
| 4.2.2 Distinction among People of Different Age | 第41-44页 |
| 4.2.3 Distinction among People of Different Internet Contact | 第44-45页 |
| 4.2.4 Distinction among People of Different Education Backgrounds | 第45-47页 |
| 4.2.5 Distinction among People of Different Fields | 第47-51页 |
| 4.3 Factors Influencing the Communication of Network “Micro-X” Words | 第51-58页 |
| 4.3.1 Popularization of Taobao Culture and We Chat Business | 第52-53页 |
| 4.3.2 Effect of Youth Subculture | 第53-54页 |
| 4.3.3 Network Media Support | 第54-56页 |
| 4.3.4 Influence of Individual Social Cognition | 第56-58页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第58-61页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Research | 第58-59页 |
| 5.2 Implications and Limitations | 第59-61页 |
| References | 第61-66页 |
| Appendix 1 | 第66-67页 |
| Appendix 2 | 第67-71页 |
| Publications during the Postgraduate Program | 第71-72页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第72-73页 |
