Reader Control
Though readers control their own reading paths more easily than in print, they don't always have access to the information they want. This problem might change as more and more information becomes available on the Web. But for now, readers' arguments may not come to closure. Individual authors may bring closure to their works, and when readers read only that work, they can get a sense of closure. However, since readers often use multiple texts and authors to pursue their own interests, when there isn't enough information to satisfy readers, closure can't really occur.
The Reader's Role
Argument or Research?
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