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At first, InterChange transcripts may look like drama transcripts, but they don't read like standard dialogue. Unless you are familiar unfamilar with InterChange or similar "chat" programs, transcripts of such networked discussions can appear chaotic, with multiple voices addressing multiple topics in seemingly no coherent order.
By following the header that most InterChange users incorporate at the front of their messages--the name of the person or people to whom they are speaking--following the threads of discussion can become easier. Some InterChange participants also incorporate a topic at the front of their messages, which also aids participants and other readers of the transcript in following the contours of the discussion.
Lastly, any written prompts for the InterChange session can also provide focus for the discussion and the resulting transcript. Formulating successful discussions online--like formulating successful discusions face-to-face--is a rhetorical art that improves with practice. Scroll through the transcripts from the directory below to see us practicing that art--and happy browsing!