Journal article
Genre, format and medium across the information professions
Information research, Vol.22(1), p1
01 Mar 2017
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Abstract
Introduction. Convergence in the information professions has brought certain tensions to the fore. This motivates further research into key disciplinary concepts, which can be approached through the study of vocabulary.
Method. A survey of diverse information professionals was conducted to explore their use and understanding of genre, format and medium. Participants described multiple manifestations of textual, visual and auditory works according to these terms. Afterwards, participants gave their definitions of these terms, plus form and mode.
Analysis. Data were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively to address three research questions: What do these terms mean to working information professionals? How are they used in different cases? Are these terms understood differently by different types of information professionals?
Results. The essential themes that characterize each term are discussed. While different professionals see different nuances in these concepts, the differences do not seem to be related to their field, supporting the notion of convergence in the information disciplines.
Conclusions. Tensions between research and practice are reflected in different ways of arriving at and employing definitions. This study brings to light common essences that have been obscured by these tensions, opening the door to further research that seeks to bridge research & practice.
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- Title
- Genre, format and medium across the information professions
- Creators
- Tim Gorichanaz - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Information research, Vol.22(1), p1
- Publisher
- Univ Sheffield Dept Information Studies
- Number of pages
- 15
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Information Science (Informatics)
- Identifiers
- 991019296883904721
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