Abstract

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)

Citation

White, M.D. (2000). Questioning Behavior on a Consumer Health Electronic List. Library Quarterly, 70(3), 302. Retrieved August 12, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/90460/.

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Keywords

• Behavior
• Communication (Thought Transfer)
• computer mediated communication
• Electronic Mail
• Health Services
• Information Services
• information sources
• internet
• Listservs
• Reference Services
• User Needs (Information)