Tag Archives: Web publishing

Cultures and communication: The email, still a powerful communication tool

Posted on April 4, 2014 by petrudumitru

Different spheres of interest such as linguistics, sociology, psychology, communication, computer and information science were explored in relation to email. Despite all the findings published throughout the years, researchers still find them “unsatisfactory” (Sallis and Kassabova, 2000, p. 45), because … Continue reading →

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Cultures and communication: Culture influences on email writing and interpretation

Posted on March 27, 2014 by petrudumitru

I carried out a study on this subject some years ago and I would like to share some thoughts about the culture’s influences on email writing and content interpretation. The study involved a number of European teachers that worked in … Continue reading →

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Cultures and communication: Email as a learning tool

Posted on March 26, 2014 by petrudumitru

I sent out my first email 20 years ago. By that time I could not anticipate that the email as a communication means would change our professional and personal lives. My first emails were linked to teaching and learning activities. … Continue reading →

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Cultures and communication: Marrying cultures and computers

Posted on March 23, 2014 by petrudumitru

Discussing several aspects of intercultural computer-mediated communication (ICCMC) Amant (2002) explains what happens “when cultures and computers collide”. He argues that some computer-mediated communication (CMC) aspects appear to go against the communication needs and anticipations of cultural groups, particularly in … Continue reading →

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Cultures and communication: Intercultural learning

Posted on March 17, 2014 by petrudumitru

Defining intercultural learning Intercultural learning is a complex process which entails learning about one’s own culture and other cultures. It is therefore about putting one’s own culture in the context of world cultures. Intercultural learning is one of the main … Continue reading →

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Content Review: Readership’ feedback to content written in their second language

Posted on March 7, 2014 by petrudumitru

This article covers some thoughts about gathering readership’ feedback through email interview in the context of reviewing content, which addresses an international audience, where most of the readers are non-English native speakers. As English is one of the most spoken … Continue reading →

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Reading: Moving from paper to screen

Posted on March 6, 2014 by petrudumitru

1. Introduction Some years ago I read an article, which, somewhat anticipated the progress in the field of reading on both screen and mobile devices. I thought it would be interesting to share my critical views written by that time, … Continue reading →

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Web surveys: Benefits and limitations

Posted on March 4, 2014 by petrudumitru

1. Introduction A survey is a tool for collecting specific information about a fact or product. It can be administrated online, on paper, by phone, email or face-to-face. A survey should consist of two key aspects: a target population to … Continue reading →

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Why writing for the Web is not writing for printing

Posted on February 28, 2014 by petrudumitru

Introduction Writing for paper printing has been developed and improved throughout centuries while Web writing is rather a new field. Adapting rules from the traditional writing to the Web should be done with care. The basic Web writing rule is … Continue reading →

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Usability between information design and information architecture

Posted on February 24, 2014 by petrudumitru

1. Labelling the field of information design Many English dictionaries do not define “information design” as such, probably because “information design” is a new concept while “design, like information, is a much overused term, sometimes referring to the superficial attractiveness … Continue reading →

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