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Peer reviewedKaufer, David S.; Carley, Kathleen – Written Communication, 1994
Considers how some forms of communication accommodate distance between sender and receiver. Formulates concepts and axioms that serve as principles for the general communication context, distance or proximate. Discusses how these concepts matter to theoretical models and the teaching of communications. (HB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Research, Discourse Modes
Peer reviewedBerkenkotter, Carol; Huckin, Thomas N. – Written Communication, 1993
Argues for an activity-based theory of genre knowledge. Provides data from case study research concerning "insider knowledge" about genres of academic cultures. Proposes five general principles as a basis for a theory of genre. (HB)
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Discourse Modes
