Thesis Update

Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is used by many in schools and the workplace. Workplace productivity is increased by allowing tools, specifically Instant Messenger (IM) to be used on workers desktops and remote offices. By teaching the proper use and discretion in using IM in a formal technical communication course, we will have assisted in developing new employees, with necessary tools and skills to contribute to the working environment quickly, and efficiently.
With the teaching of this technology comes additional questions and challenges, teaching or explaining style in CMC. Is there style in CMC? Specifically IM?


Of course there is style in CMC such as IM. IM affects both cohesion and coherence as defined by in the Williams text. Additionally, "Concision" is an aspect of style that is changed and or affected by the use of IM. These aspects of style are areas that can be part of an official university course on CMC. CMC in the workplace is not going anywhere, and it is part of a university's charter to ensure students are prepared with knowledge and tools upon entering the real world workplace.