In order to achieve such a focus, concepts and skills for a CMC should use a widely available and well-documented computer infrastructure as a basis for instruction. An Internet-based unit on CMC gives the student exposure to a major global network that is growing in importance, and its extent and scope give the student many chances to experience CMC issues and concepts in action. Appreciate the technical, social, and psychological issues that arise when engaging in CMC on the Internet. Gain a competence in using Internet tools for communication and in- formation retrieval. The following outline describes topics that could be covered in a unit on CMC for a technical writing course made up of advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students.
Online communities develop iii.
Phenomenon like 'flaming' occurs iv. Socioemotional exchanges occur 2. Where the computers are and how to find out how to use them Using Internet CMC Tools and Forums 1. Contribute to a discussion in a selected academic field. Increasingly, computer- mediated methods are being used for communication as well as cooperative work in business and organizations.