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We believe that newsgroups provide one of the most powerful ways of discovering that writing takes place in a social context and the arguments must accommodate the multiple positions that develop around any topic.
Newsgroups: Resources from Connections In Chapter Eight, we approach newsgroups from the angle of research. Although newsgroups are frequently discounted because some of them are geared toward topics that seem frivolous, there are a number of newsgroups that are specifically targeted toward debating serious professional issues. For more information, see
Exercise 8.1: Analyzing a NewsgroupIn Chapter Thirteen we look at the social components of newsgroups, looking at the way that groups form communities and how you can join the debates taking place on newsgroups in successful ways. For more, see
Exercise 8.2: Critically Reading Newsgroup Messages
Exercise 8.3: Analyzing a Thread in a NewsgroupExercise 13.1: Critically Evaluating a NewsgroupAdditionally, we have excerpted some information from Connections and placed it on-line for you to refer to. Of particular interest may be our excerpts
Exercise 13.2: Composing an Appropriate PostAnatomy of Two Student PostsWe also encourage you to familiarize yourself with general issues relating to using newsgroups by exploring some of the many resources on the net.