A Coding Manual for Email Communication in an Online Community of Practice

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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.

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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.