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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > internet and communities > scholarly online communities

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scholarly online communities  

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  • As a new arena for scholarly activity worldwide, the Internet has transformed research tools and methods through three trends most notable since the 1980s. First, scholars are increasingly likely to conduct their research using computer networks, in virtual laboratories, for example. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World; Online Communities, Scholarly]

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