Real Text in Virtual Worlds

Author: Schmid, Ryan

Source: Technical Communication, Volume 55, Number 3, August 2008 , pp. 277-284(8)

Publisher: Society for Technical Communication

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Abstract:

Summary

Discusses the large amount of text present in virtual worlds, despite their reliance on visual and three-dimensional presentation

Investigates examples from three such virtual worlds

Considers the role a Technical Communicator can play in this field

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2008-08-01

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