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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:23, 24 June 2018 (UTC)

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Tie signs
Hi! I have some notes for your article:


 * With sourcing, make sure that you are summarizing the content rather than describing it from a certain viewpoint/argument or an interpretation of the source material. We can only summarize what someone else has explicitly stated - we cannot create our own research based on the sourcing. For example, saying that Goffman seems to assert ownership over the term would be seen as original research. We can't say that he owns or coined the term because the source doesn't actually say that. What you need for something like this is a secondary source that does make this point, like this Routledge book (p. 253) that states that he coined the term.
 * Always avoid point of view statements like "Perhaps somewhat counter intuitively on its face". This is subjective to the reader because what may seem counter intuitive to one won't be for another. If the statement came from the source then it needs to be attributed, such as "Guerrero and Anderson also state a lack of touching between an anchored pair can serve as a signal that the pair's relationship is in a mature and stable stage." This attributes the statement to the pair and also tie it into the section by showing that it was something that they said as opposed to an independent interpretation based on sourcing that doesn't state it outright.


 * When you use sourcing, make sure that you mention which page backs up the citation. You have a couple of citations used several times over, so it can get confusing as to which page is supposed to back up which citation. I recommend using the "reference page" citation behind each instance of the citation. You can replace the number part with the specific page number you're citing.


 * As far as sourcing goes, what you have is fine, but it's always a good idea to use a wide variety of sourcing rather than relying too heavily on a smaller amount of sourcing. You can use secondary sourcing that brings up and builds on the information in the earlier sourcing from the 70s and 90s, as this will help back up the claims and also expand the information as well. You have two more recent sources, but these deal more specifically with tie signs on social media and technology.

I hope that this helps! Shalor (Wiki Ed) (talk) 14:48, 25 June 2018 (UTC)

Instructor feedback for Wiki Draft
Lead section: This is a good introduction to what tie signs are. I think you could revise the wording about “more than a passing relationship” because this description is vague and I think it would be more helpful to understanding what type of relationships you are referring to. The examples you provide in this section, although many could be interpreted as tie signs, they can also fall under other types of communicative behavior such as affectionate, supportive, and intimate communication. Also, when I think of tie signs I first think about physical artifacts, the most common being wedding rings.

I think the background section is clear, but could benefit from a little information about what context would lead Morris and Goffman to lead to start thinking about tie signs. What academic fields and backgrounds were interested in this type of behavior?

I think some communication scholars would contend with the first sentence in the usage section. I’m not sure the definition of tie signs would encompass “nearly anything.” Most talk would likely not be classified as tie signs. I think you could revise this sentence to be more precise. I think the “dependence on context” section clears the issue about tie signs could be anything a bit.

In terms of organization, it seems like it the section on Goffman could be in the background section and the 3 types of tie signs he describes could be under “usage.” The reason for this suggestion is because this section is not really an application of the concept but more of developing the concept in the first place.

Do Guerrero and Anderson (1991) refer to tie signs in their research? If so, then that should be stated. If not, then I would caution fitting this research into evidence for tie signs.

Like the Goffman section, the section on Morris is more about background and concept development and should be moved up. Having organization in chronological order sometimes can help readers make sense of the progression of the development and application of the concept.

The Sosick and Bazarova section is a nice example of an application and connection to the tie sign concept. I think the Tong and Whalther section could use a better connection to how it is an application of tie signs concept.

The critique section offers a nice critique from Goffman. The idea for future research is good and insightful, but it is not really a critique of tie sign theorizing or applications.

Overall, nice job compiling content for a new article. I think you have the foundations for a nice contribution. 11:46, 1 July 2018 (UTC)

Guest to class
Hi Yurrp, Great work on this tie signs page. I am using Wiki Edu for a communication research methods undergraduate course this fall. Would you be willing to be a guest early on in the semester to give the students some pro-tips? I suspect you are not local to UA so we could do it virtually. The class is at 3pm on Mon & Wed. Let me know if you are available. 13:04, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Please Help
Hi Yurrp, I'm sorry, I'm remaner, and I'm sysop only on it.wiki; you need help from a sysop of your local wiki. --Euphydryas (talk) 20:02, 27 September 2018 (UTC)

Wiki Fellows training
I am part of a course taught by Wiki Education that trains scholars in how to edit Wikipedia. Learn more at wikiedu.org. All of my contributions are my own and I take responsibility for them.Yurrp (talk) 01:31, 30 October 2018 (UTC)