Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum
Asynchronous Discussion Forum (ADF) is now regularly as a component of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) and take a central place in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). However, it is apparent that the field of CMC or CSCL lacks established methodologies to analyze it. This paper d...
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| author | Erlin, Erlin Yusof, Norazah Abd Rahman, Azizah |
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| description | Asynchronous Discussion Forum (ADF) is now regularly as a component of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) and take a central place in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). However, it is apparent that the field of CMC or CSCL lacks established methodologies to analyze it. This paper discusses the problem overview and offers a solution concept to integrate between Content Analysis (CA) and Social Network Analysis (SNA). This approach is proposed as a potential method to analyze not only the communication transcripts but also the communication structures of interaction during discussion. It filters unrelated messages from the discussion content, before being analyzed by SNA. A more reliable and meaningful result is expected from this approach. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-126022011-06-14T05:25:23Z http://eprints.utm.my/12602/ Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum Erlin, Erlin Yusof, Norazah Abd Rahman, Azizah QA76 Computer software Asynchronous Discussion Forum (ADF) is now regularly as a component of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) and take a central place in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). However, it is apparent that the field of CMC or CSCL lacks established methodologies to analyze it. This paper discusses the problem overview and offers a solution concept to integrate between Content Analysis (CA) and Social Network Analysis (SNA). This approach is proposed as a potential method to analyze not only the communication transcripts but also the communication structures of interaction during discussion. It filters unrelated messages from the discussion content, before being analyzed by SNA. A more reliable and meaningful result is expected from this approach. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2008 Book Section PeerReviewed Erlin, Erlin and Yusof, Norazah and Abd Rahman, Azizah (2008) Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum. In: Proceedings - International Symposium on Information Technology 2008, ITSim. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, pp. 1621-1628. ISBN 978-142442328-6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ITSIM.2008.4631996 doi:10.1109/ITSIM.2008.4631996 |
| spellingShingle | QA76 Computer software Erlin, Erlin Yusof, Norazah Abd Rahman, Azizah Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum |
| title | Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum |
| title_full | Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum |
| title_fullStr | Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum |
| title_short | Integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum |
| title_sort | integrating content analysis and social network analysis for analyzing asynchronous discussion forum |
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