Innovative Methods and Technologies for Electronic Discourse Analysis

by Lim, Hwee Ling
Innovative Methods and Technologies for Electronic Discourse Analysis
Author: Lim, Hwee Ling
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2013-08-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466644273
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With the advent of new media and Web 2.0 technologies, language and discourse have taken on new meaning, and the implications of this evolution on the nature of interpersonal communication must be addressed. Innovative Methods and Technologies for Electronic Discourse Analysis highlights research, applications, frameworks, and theories of online communication to explore recent advances in the manipulation and shaping of meaning in electronic discourse. This essential research collection will appeal to academic, research, and professional audiences engaged in the design, development, and distribution of effective communications technologies in educational, social, and linguistic contexts.

Management Science, Logistics, and Operations Research

by Wang, John
Management Science, Logistics, and Operations Research
Author: Wang, John
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2013-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466645075
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"This book examines related research in decision, management, and other behavioral sciences in order to exchange and collaborate on information among business, industry, and government, providing innovative theories and practices in operations research"--Provided by publisher.

Applied Conversation Analysis

by Jessica N. Lester
Applied Conversation Analysis
Author: Jessica N. Lester
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2018-04-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1506351271
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Focusing on applied conversation analysis (CA), this timely book offers practical insights and guidelines for CA scholars studying social interactions in institutional settings. Written in an accessible style and packed with case studies, examples, activities, and practical tips, the book takes readers through the entire process of planning and carrying out an applied CA research study. By highlighting challenges, debates, and important questions, each chapter provides the theoretical foundation necessary for making informed decisions at every stage of a research project. The book is divided into three sections (context and planning, doing a project using conversation analysis, and disseminating your research) to mirror the research process.

Information Visualization Techniques in the Social Sciences and Humanities

by Osinska, Veslava
Information Visualization Techniques in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Author: Osinska, Veslava
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2018-03-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522549919
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The representation of abstract data and ideas can be a difficult and tedious task to handle when learning new concepts; however, the advances in emerging technology have allowed for new methods of representing such conceptual data. Information Visualization Techniques in the Social Sciences and Humanities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the application of information visualization in the social sciences and humanities. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as social network analysis, complex systems, and visualization aesthetics, this book is geared towards professionals, students, and researchers seeking current research on information visualization.

Models for Effective Service Delivery in Special Education Programs

by Epler, Pam
Models for Effective Service Delivery in Special Education Programs
Author: Epler, Pam
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2014-12-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466673982
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Educators today are challenged with the task of designing curricula and standards for students of varying abilities. While technology and innovation steadily improve classroom learning, teachers and administrators continue to struggle in developing the best methodologies and practices for students with disabilities. Models for Effective Service Delivery in Special Education Programs brings together case studies and academic research on successful classroom models and practices to provide rewarding learning environments for students with disabilities. This publication is an essential reference source for special education teachers, supervisors, directors, and administrators, as well as academicians and researchers interested in developing special education programs within school districts and classrooms.

Market Research Methodologies: Multi-Method and Qualitative Approaches

by Takhar-Lail, Amandeep
Market Research Methodologies: Multi-Method and Qualitative Approaches
Author: Takhar-Lail, Amandeep
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2014-08-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466663723
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Human inquiry has served as the impetus for a number of developments throughout history. Seeking new knowledge about the world around us helps to drive our progress and push us to discover innovative improvements. This drive lends itself to the development of qualitative research. Market Research Methodologies: Multi-Method and Qualitative Approaches brings together innovative techniques and novel designs that aid in the development of multi-method studies and investigations. Focusing on vital concepts such as data validity, triangulation, and reliability, this book is a fundamental reference source for PhD students, graduate students, and academics within the business field who wish to understand how these methods can be employed to extract data from particular environments.

The Routledge Handbook of Language and Digital Communication

by Alexandra Georgakopoulou
The Routledge Handbook of Language and Digital Communication
Author: Alexandra Georgakopoulou
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2015-07-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317439309
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The Routledge Handbook of Language and Digital Communication provides a comprehensive, state of the art overview of language-focused research on digital communication, taking stock and registering the latest trends that set the agenda for future developments in this thriving and fast moving field. The contributors are all leading figures or established authorities in their areas, covering a wide range of topics and concerns in the following seven sections: • Methods and Perspectives; • Language Resources, Genres, and Discourses; • Digital Literacies; • Digital Communication in Public; • Digital Selves and Online-Offline Lives; • Communities, Networks, Relationships; • New debates and Further directions. This volume showcases critical syntheses of the established literature on key topics and issues and, at the same time, reflects upon and engages with cutting edge research and new directions for study (as emerging within social media). A wide range of languages are represented, from Japanese, Greek, German and Scandinavian languages, to computer-mediated Arabic, Chinese and African languages. The Routledge Handbook of Language and Digital Communication will be an essential resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers within English language and linguistics, applied linguistics and media and communication studies.