Virtual Collaborative Writing in the Workplace: Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies and Processes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781605669946)

Recently, there has been an increase in the need for individuals to collaborate virtually on writing projects. Writing virtually allows individuals to distribute their processes across not only an office space, but across geographic locations, as well. Virtual Collaborative Writing in the Workplace: Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies and Processes investigates the use of computer-mediated communication technologies, including everything from instant messaging and e-mail to interaction on Web pages, Webcasts, and graphical user interfaces, to facilitate effective interdependent collaboration in writing projects. This book focuses on the type of writing that typically occurs in virtual workplace settings, such as academic institutions, private and for-profit industry, and the government, in which the purpose of the writing is to convey information or argue a position rather than to socialize or entertain. What makes this book stand out from others like it is the fact that it was written collaboratively through the use of Wikis and Google Docs and that it provides a meta-analysis of the development process of the book from conception to completion.

Author: Beth L. Hewett
ISBN-10: 1605669946
ISBN-13: 9781605669946
Publisher: Information Science Reference
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2010
Pages: 516
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.00lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.70w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2010 pg. 136