IText: Future Directions for Research on the Relationship between Information Technology and Writing.

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Title: IText: Future Directions for Research on the Relationship between Information Technology and Writing.
Language: English
Authors: Geisler, Cheryl, Bazerman, Charles, Doheny-Farina, Stephen
Source: Journal of Business and Technical Communication. Jul 2001 15(3):269-308.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 40
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Electronic Text, Higher Education, Information Technology, Research Needs, Technical Writing, Writing (Composition)
ISSN: 1050-6519
Abstract: Undertakes to build on a knowledge base and articulate issues involving ITexts (information technologies with texts at their core). Reviews existing foundations for a research program in IText and then scopes out issues for research over the next five to seven years. Directs particular attention to the evolving character of ITexts and to their impact on society. Urges the continuing evolution of technologies of text. (RS)
Notes: Special Issue: Prospects for Research in Technical and Scientific Communication--Part 1.
Journal Code: CIJMAR2003
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ655326
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Undertakes to build on a knowledge base and articulate issues involving ITexts (information technologies with texts at their core). Reviews existing foundations for a research program in IText and then scopes out issues for research over the next five to seven years. Directs particular attention to the evolving character of ITexts and to their impact on society. Urges the continuing evolution of technologies of text. (RS)
ISSN:1050-6519