A Coding Manual for Email Communication in an Online Community of Practice
Location
Room 2057
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2013
End Date
January 2013
Abstract
In online ethnography, emails serve as a major data source. In this study, the presenter will share the process of developing a coding manual for email communication among members of an online community of practice of English language teachers. This study comes from a broader online ethnography, and the presenter will also discuss how an online ethnographic approach, the community characteristics, and technology affect the processes, decisions, and outcomes in creating a coding manual for emails.
A Coding Manual for Email Communication in an Online Community of Practice
Room 2057
In online ethnography, emails serve as a major data source. In this study, the presenter will share the process of developing a coding manual for email communication among members of an online community of practice of English language teachers. This study comes from a broader online ethnography, and the presenter will also discuss how an online ethnographic approach, the community characteristics, and technology affect the processes, decisions, and outcomes in creating a coding manual for emails.
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