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Questions to consider:
1.
What topics or threads are under discussion?
2.
Track one or two of the threads over several days. How has the discussion
evolved? How many postings were there each day?
3.
What seems to constitute a good (appropriate) posting?
4.
Were there any instances of misunderstandings or inappropriate posting?
5.
How would you describe the general characteristics of this group of people?
After a discussion for five days, post your own messages.
Questions to consider in summary
:
1.
How was the your posting received (what kind of response did s/he receive)?
2.
In your opinion, what are some of the strengths and drawbacks to this particular
list?
3.
Is it a list you would like to stay on; and, why or why not?
4.
Are archives available for prior discussions? What are some pros and cons for
maintaining archives?
5.
Write a one to two page memo that sums up your lurking experience. Incorporate
answers to the above questions.
Helpful Hints:
If the list is a busy one, you may want to use settings that allow them to receive
posting just once a day in "digest" format. This information is usually made available
through a web site affiliated with the list, as part of the welcome message that a
subscriber receives when joining the list, or through help and command functions
specific to the server that hosts the list.There are literally thousands of lists available. The
instructor may want to recommend 5-10 particular lists for learners in order to make good
use of course time and to help learners avoid lists that off-topic or less useful.
The 2005 article
The Language of Business E-Mail: An Opportunity to Bridge
Theory and Practice
(http://www.sdutsj.edus.si/ScriptaManent/2005_1/Gimenez.html),
from Julio C. Jimenez, provides useful background and argues that "...business
communication lends itself well to bringing theory and practice closer together. To this
end, the article first identifies relevant features which have started to emerge from main
studies in the language of business email, a vital component in business communication.
It then explores different possible pedagogical applications of these findings in the BE
class. The article discusses the SAE (Selecting, Applying and Evaluating) model which
can be used to design and evaluate classroom activities. The article finally presents four
activities which have been created following the main findings emerging from the
research reviewed."
More on this Topic:
Professional organizations often host discussion lists, though membership may be
required. For example: ThomasNet Community Forums.
http://www.thomasnet.com/
ThomasNet is a directory containing over 72,000 product headings and 170,000 U.S. and
Canadian manufacturers. In addition to its Community Forums for lurking opportunities,
you can search by product, company or brand name. Provides you with basic contact
information as well as links to websites and e-catalogs. Free registration required for
some features.
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