http://www.blogher.com/looking-online-communities Comments for "Looking into online communities" en http://www.blogher.com/looking-online-communities <p>I finally have my pre-proposal written. Over the past year I have changed my emphasis from DIY media and attitude changes regarding mass media, to community and efficacy in media production groups, to social cohesion in online relational communities. They all have something in common, despite the different terminology. Namely they all deal with groups of people making things who are connected not by place, but by interest. In addition, they do not meet in person but choose to connect through mediated networks <a href="http://thefremlin.com/site/dissertation_progress/">Read more...</a></p> http://www.blogher.com/looking-online-communities#comments Blogging &amp; Social Media Technology &amp; Web dissertation media online community social cohesion Research, Academia &amp; Education Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:12:25 -0500 JWFremlin 46801 at http://www.blogher.com