Questioning Behavior on a Consumer Health Electronic List.

White, Marilyn Domas

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ERIC Number: EJ610181

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Publication Date: 2000

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Questioning Behavior on a Consumer Health Electronic List.

White, Marilyn Domas

Library Quarterly, v70 n3 p302-34 Jul 2000

Using a thorough analytical framework, this study characterizes the questioning behavior on a consumer health-related electronic list. Analysis examines the dedication of the list to questioning; pattern of question asking within a message; type of question; length of answer anticipated; subject of question; combination of type of question and subject; and manner of establishing context within the list environment. (Contains 66 references.) (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Behavior, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail, Health Services, Information Services, Information Sources, Internet, Listservs, Reference Services, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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