From: Robert Webster Subject: ANNOUNCE: Research - Virtual Environments Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 10:50:05 +1000 Message-ID: <3402283D.5BC5E8D0@netspace.net.au> Dear List Members RESEARCH REMINDER / INVITATION - THE FUTURE OF VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS This post is a follow up to a post made at the beginning of August. It is a reminder to those of you who may still wish to participate in my Masters of Marketing research project concerning the future of virtual environments. Those who are viewing this information for the first time are also welcome to contribute. The initial research consists of seven questions that should take between 15 to 30 minutes to answer. The questions can be answered on line at the following URL http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/4681 . There will be two short follow up questionnaires - one in mid September and one in late September. Questionnaires have been developed to minimise the response time required by you. The project is the research component of my Master of Marketing thesis which I am undertaking at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. The outcomes of the research will be a description of possible virtual environment futures, an analysis of the emerging issues for businesses and consumers and a critique of existing business and market models in the light of these possible futures. The above site also includes a letter from Professor Mark Gabbott, Professor of Electronic Marketing at Monash University confirming my credentials. If it is your intention to participate can you please endeavour to submit your response to the initial questionnaire by the 5th of September. The final report, excluding any personal or corporate identifiers, will be made available to each respondent. If you have any queries regarding any of the above or the attached please do not hesitate to e-mail me - rwebster@netspace.net.au. I thank you for your consideration of this request and look forward to hearing from you further in this regard. Yours sincerely Robert Webster BA, Grad Dip (Education), Grad Dip (Market Modelling) rwebster@NETSPACE.NET.AU