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Collaborative writing book “eats its own dog food”
as contributors collaborate virtually and document their experiences
Emigsville, PA, April 5, 2010 - Vasont Systems, a leading
provider of content management systems and data services,
today announced their participation in the upcoming publication,
Virtual Collaborative Writing in the Workplace: Computer-Mediated
Communication Technologies and Processes, edited by Beth
L. Hewett, University of Maryland University College, and
Charlotte Robidoux, Hewlett-Packard. Suzanne Mescan, VP of
Marketing for Vasont Systems, was invited to be a contributing
author for the book to provide information on emerging trends
in virtual collaborative writing using content management
technology. The book is scheduled for publication in May,
2010 by IGI
Global.
This book investigates the use of computer-mediated communication
technologies, including everything from instant messaging
and e-mail to interaction on Web pages, Webcasts, and content
management systems, to facilitate effective interdependent
collaboration in writing projects. This book focuses on the
type of writing that typically occurs in virtual workplace
settings, such as academic institutions, private and for-profit
industry, and the government, in which the purpose of the
writing is to convey information or argue a position rather
than to socialize or entertain. What makes this book stand
out from others like it is the fact that it was written collaboratively
through the use of Wikis and Google Docs and that it provides
a meta-analysis of the development process of the book from
conception to completion.
Mescan’s contributed chapter discusses four case studies
on collaboration using content management technology. The
case studies provide a look at how small and large writing
teams have each successfully implemented content management
technology and improved collaboration in varying environments—within
a department; between multiple departments; within a division;
and across several divisions of their respective organizations.
“Chapters such as Mescan's exploration of workplace
case studies provide a nice continuation from the now classic
Karis and Lay text, Collaborative Writing in Industry,”
said TyAnna Herrington, Associate Professor, Georgia Institute
of Technology. “Virtual Collaborative Writing in the
Workplace is a welcome addition to the list of books treating
workplace practice, in this case, extending exploration to
the digital world.”
The book can be pre-ordered at a discounted rate on IGI
Global's website. During checkout, purchasers should enter
the code HEWETT60 to receive the discount.
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