This book examines everyday stories of personal experience that are published online in
contemporary forms of social media. Taking examples from discussion boards, blogs, social …

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks
covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning …

In regard to the significant role of information and communication technology (ICT) in
educational systems, it becomes increasingly important to gain a better understanding of the …

Storytelling is among the most common forms of discourse in human communication. The
increasing influence of technology in our life is having a significant impact on the types of …

People have access to experiential information and advice about health online. The types of
advice exchanged affect the nature of online communities and potentially patient decision …

This article examines the negotiation of face in post observation feedback conferences on
an initial teacher training programme. The conferences were held in groups with one trainer …

Soliciting and giving advice has been examined in a variety of contexts, including
institutional settings and computer-mediated environments. However, research on the latter …

We explore peer-to-peer discussions which took place in a UK-based diabetes 'Virtual
Clinic'online community. In particular, we seek to understand the rhetorical nature and …

This chapter examines the narrative dimensions of stories that are told in social media
contexts. The stories published on blogs, social network sites, and wikis are important …

Scant empirical research has examined exhibitors' experiences of participating in virtual
trade shows (VTSs). This study aims to expand our understanding of the main drivers and …