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Peek, Robin – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1992
This extended abstract summarizes the findings of a study that examined nine scholar-focused public electronic discussion groups (EDGs) on BITNET. The roles, rules, and responsibilities of EDG owners are discussed, and several suggestions for enhancing the relationship between the EDG owner and membership are offered. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Ethics, Information Networks
Shea, Virginia – EDUCOM Review, 1994
Discusses rules of etiquette for communicating via computer networks, including conversing as politely as you would face-to-face; ethical behavior; becoming familiar with the domain that you are in; rules for discussion groups; quality of writing; sharing appropriate knowledge; and respecting individuals' privacy. (LRW)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
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McMurdo, George – Journal of Information Science, 1995
Presents 20 networking etiquette guidelines taken from electronic and print sources. Highlights include focusing on one subject, condensing messages, editing quotes, spelling and grammar, typography, mistakes, acronyms, humor, researching discussion groups, intellectual property and copyright, manners, ethics, and damage. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Copyrights, Editing
Johnson, Dell – 1991
Institutions of higher education in the United States are making use of educational communication networks, such as the National Science Foundation's INTERNET system, to enhance research and learning. Such information networks are used to exchange information electronically, and exist not only in the United States, but also in other countries.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Ethics
Blick, Eddie – 1995
This study aimed to catalog the nature of written message exchanges on a network computer bulletin board, HSJOURN, which caters mainly to high school journalism teachers and publications advisers. The study analyzed the content of messages between December 1993 and January 1995 and cataloged them in the following categories: announcements;…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Computer Networks, Content Analysis, Discussion Groups
Wishnietsky, Dan H. – 1991
Part of the always-changing field of microcomputers is the growing use of electronic mail/message systems (EMMS), a general term for describing the transmission of messages using computers and telecommunications facilities. As a result of these advances, it is possible for administrators, teachers, staff, and students to have immediate access to…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Jones, Debra – 1998
This workbook, intended for self-guided instruction or classroom use, teaches students how to navigate the Internet with a critical mind. It offers tips on web searching, looking for reputable sources, identifying bias, manipulative reasoning, propaganda, irrelevant and misleading information, checking for accuracy and timeliness of information,…
Descriptors: Citations (References), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks