The Masquerade: Gender, Identity, and Writing for the Web.

Pagnucci, Gian S.; Mauriello, Nicholas

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ERIC Number: EJ619401

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Publication Date: 1999

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The Masquerade: Gender, Identity, and Writing for the Web.

Pagnucci, Gian S.; Mauriello, Nicholas

Computers and Composition, v16 n1 p141-51 1999

Examines the case of two classes that used online posting of student papers to facilitate peer response critiquing. Reveals how many women may feel that choosing a male pseudonym is necessary for credibility; and sheds light on the readers' responses to particular identities. Considers the significance of gender choices in terms of classroom conflict. (RS)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Computer Mediated Communication, Credibility, Higher Education, Reader Response, Sex, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Student Behavior, World Wide Web, Writing (Composition), Writing Evaluation, Writing Research

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Language: English

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