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Is there any other way that I can write this paragraph?

Posted on October 30, 2010, 3:01 pm, by , under Words & Wordplay.

pinkgirl298 asked: In the fourth chapter, firstly, I sought to record the patterns of policies and behaviors associated with E-learning tools, such as collaboration tools (e.g., Audio and Video conferencing, E-mail, Online discussion boards, Chat, Online meeting tools), Authoring tools (e.g., Authorware, Web course builder), Multimedia tools (e.g., Flash, Macromedia Director, Adobe Live Motion), Video [...]

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Should I use “but” or “because” in this sentence?

Posted on October 26, 2010, 8:14 pm, by , under Words & Wordplay.

Edward Edmonds asked: Is it more appropriate to use “but” or “because” in this sentence? That said—video conferencing is another alternative if the “face-to-face” medium would be of value “but” you can’t fly half way around the world to have a discussion over tea and toast. or like this: That said—video conferencing is another alternative [...]

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