My "single sentence" definition: "Internet studies is the interdisciplinary consideration of how Internet technologies are changing individuals, societies and cultures." But that's just my two cents worth. - Melissa Nile.
On 26 Jul 2014, at 8:51 am, Gordon Carlson <gordycarlson@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi All,
I don't think AoIR work can be encapsulated in a sentence. And I embrace the transdisciplinary nature of everyone's work.
In that spirit, rather than try to write a monolithic description, I would love to hear how each of you would describe/define "Internet Research". What is it? Who does it? Why do it?
I have been having trouble articulating some of my own work and would love to know how you are doing it.
I appreciate your time and effort and will gladly share a compiled list of all the responses I get if anyone is interested.
Thanks in advance, Gordon Carlson
PS - if you also want to send me your 2-3 sentence versions or versions that focus on how YOU study the internet I'd be happy to read those as well.
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