A paperless environment for group effort in documentation development

摘要

Research into the effect of word processing on writing and a paperless environment for the submission and grading of student assignments has led to considerations for new technology to support the development of system documentation. We assert that a relatively paperless system which integrates the concepts of word processing, electronic mail, computer conferencing and the HANDIN paperless system for student assignments (Cross and Wolfe, 1985) has potential for facilitating the process of developing system documentation. A conceptual framework and specific system features are presented. Research goals and methodologies are briefly considered.