ERIC Number: EJ807336
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1096-7516
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Mass Communication and Journalism Faculty and Their Electronic Communication with College Students: A Nationwide Examination
Brunner, Brigitta R.; Yates, Bradford L.; Adams, Jennifer Wood
Internet and Higher Education, v11 n2 p106-111 2008
Nearly 700 U.S. journalism and mass communication faculty reported their perceptions of student e-mail use via a Web-based survey. This nationwide study focused on content of e-mail received by faculty and made comparisons based on faculty gender. Nearly half of the respondents reported that they occasionally receive e-mails from students before a test or assignment is due claiming illness or some other emergency. Approximately 42% of the respondents receive e-mails from students that complain about grades. Additional results indicated significant differences based on instructor gender. Findings suggest the need for journalism and mass communication faculty to take a more active role in teaching students proper e-mail etiquette so students can overcome perceived gender stereotyping and communicate effectively in the workplace. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Journalism Education, Mass Media, College Faculty, Electronic Mail, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Surveys, Gender Differences, Teacher Student Relationship, Sex Stereotypes, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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