Investigating a Community ENG 4 U INVESTIGATING THE

Investigating a Community ENG 4 U INVESTIGATING THE MEDIA MS. DEJONG

A CASE STUDY 1. Who are the members of this group? 2. What is a “normal” thing for people in this group to do or say? 3. What is “unusual” for people in this group to do or say? 4. What actions would get you praise in this group? 5. What actions would make others angry at you in this group?

Can there be different types? How should we define community?

Taking Community Inventory

Some definitions Culture – the social norms & values of a community Social norm - what is considered to be expected/normal and abnormal behaviour in a culture Values – what a culture considers to be important, and/or right from wrong

Social Norms in Society Eye contact Keeping thoughts to oneself Personal space (bus, gym, etc. ) Public etiquette (litter, poop, nose -picking, library) Others? Examples: Seinfeld Friends

How might we contrast these communities to those found online?

Characteristics of an Online Community A “public” space where interaction between people can be observed by others Persistent – it will still be present when you leave & return back People within, form personal relationships UNIQUE to the space

Taking Online Community Inventory