Q. How is a linear transcript different from a structured message system like "Coordinator"?

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Q. What is one of the most significant differences between face-to-face and text-based communication?

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Q. How do email users compensate for the absence of tone of voice and body language in their messages?

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Q. What do emoticons and acronyms like "LOL" serve to do in text-based communication?

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Q. How does the use of language in email differ from face-to-face conversation?

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Q. What is a consequence of the absence of interruptions and the more measured pace of interaction in text-based communication?

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Q. What are the grounding constraints that Clark and Brennan describe in text-based communication?

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Q. What effect does simultaneity in face-to-face conversation have on communication?

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Q. Why is the concept of sequence in linear transcripts complicated in text-based communication?

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Q. How does the lack of grounding constraints affect the process of obtaining common ground in text-based communication?

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Q. What is a notable difference in the effectiveness of resolving conflicts between text-based meetings and face-to-face meetings?

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Q. In text-based conversation, why are breakdowns in turn-taking more rare than in letter writing?

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Q. How does the complexity of turn-taking change when there are three or more participants in a text-based conversation?

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Q. How is turn-taking resolved in face-to-face groups with three or more participants?

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Q. What role do back channels play in facilitating turn-taking in conversations?

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Q. What are some mechanisms used to manage turn-taking in text-based conversations with three or more participants?

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Q. In text-based communication, why is it difficult to use external context to disambiguate utterances?

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Q. What is the purpose of maintaining "WYSIWIS" in groupware systems?

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Q. How do remote participants typically handle deictic reference in text-based communication?

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Q. In the context of text-based communication, what is a potential issue with using group pointers for deictic reference?

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