Multi-dimensional analysis approach for CSCL discourse corpora

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The article proposes a multi-dimensional approach to analyzing argumentative knowledge construction in CSCL. It proceeds in stages, covering "sampling and segmentation of the discourse corpora" before applying the analysis of the four process dimensions (participation, epistemic, argumentative, social mode). The approach serves researchers who need to evaluate the effects of instructional supports such as collaboration scripts on discourse processes.

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• Multi-dimensional analysis approach for CSCL discourse corpora: The article proposes a multi-dimensional approach to analyzing argumentative knowledge construction in CSCL. It proceeds in stages, covering "sampling and segmentation of the discourse corpora" before applying the analysis of the four process dimensions (participation, epistemic, argumentative, social mode). The approach serves researchers who need to evaluate the effects of instructional supports such as collaboration scripts on discourse processes. (Armin Weinberger (2006))

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• CSCL is often based on learners' written argumentative discourse about problem perspectives with the goal of acquiring knowledge [+W]

Related Research Methods

• Four process dimensions for analyzing argumentative knowledge construction in CSCL
• Theory-driven units of analysis for educational dialogue across multiple timescales

Key Sources

• Armin Weinberger, Frank Fischer. (2006). A Framework to Analyze Argumentative Knowledge Construction in Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. Computers and Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2005.04.003

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title	Multi-dimensional analysis approach for CSCL discourse corpora
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