Appendix A

Variety of DiscussionNumber invloved inTotal number conducted by whole group
NorizSteveKCSheik
E-Mails
5
8
4
7
24
IRC / DCC
2
1
3
4
10
Java Chat
14
10
10
8
42
ICQ Chat / Messages
24
18
14
20
76

 

 

 

Appendix B

 

General Discussions

Initiating of Ideas

Summarising

E-mail

Introduction of Ourselves

Topic Choice

Times for on-line discussion

Choice of topic

Ideas that influence choice of topics

General discussion took place from which decisions on topic choice and times of discussions

IRC

Updates on ideas and responsibilities

Ideas on details of assignment

General discussion breakdown of ideas

Java Chat

Obtaining information regarding topic and setting time frame

Setting schedules

Discussion on schedules and summarising information obtained

ICQ

Finalisation of assignment structure and task allocation

What areas will be covered in the assignment

On-line discussion from which direction of assignment was chosen and tasks allocated to each member

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