TY - JOUR
T1 - Technical Communication Research
T2 - From Traditional to Virtual
AU - Gurak, Laura J
AU - Silker, Christine M.
PY - 1997/1/1
Y1 - 1997/1/1
N2 - Researchers in technical communication have recently begun to take advantage of the interactions taking place via computer-mediated communication as a rich source for research. Yet, although research in cyberspace is growing, there are few guidelines for researchers to follow. This article reviews three forms of technical communication research methods (ethnography, rhetorical analysis, and surveys) and raises preliminary issues to consider when using such research methods in cyberspace. These issues include privacy and author permissions.
AB - Researchers in technical communication have recently begun to take advantage of the interactions taking place via computer-mediated communication as a rich source for research. Yet, although research in cyberspace is growing, there are few guidelines for researchers to follow. This article reviews three forms of technical communication research methods (ethnography, rhetorical analysis, and surveys) and raises preliminary issues to consider when using such research methods in cyberspace. These issues include privacy and author permissions.
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U2 - 10.1207/s15427625tcq0604_3
DO - 10.1207/s15427625tcq0604_3
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85071210435
SN - 1522-6514
VL - 21
SP - 403
EP - 418
JO - International Journal of Phytoremediation
JF - International Journal of Phytoremediation
IS - 1
ER -