Computer-Mediated Communication: An Analysis of the Relationship of Message Structure and Message Intent.

Smeltzer, Dennis K.

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ERIC Number: EJ447503

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Computer-Mediated Communication: An Analysis of the Relationship of Message Structure and Message Intent.

Smeltzer, Dennis K.

Educational Technology, v32 n6 p51-54 Jun 1992

Reports on a study in which computer-mediated communication (CMC) messages obtained from two public access, educationally oriented electronic bulletin boards (BBSs) were categorized according to board type and intent and analyzed for structure, length, complexity, and readability. The potential for CMC in the educational environment is considered. (21 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Uses in Education, Content Analysis, Electronic Mail, Research Needs, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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