Monday, April 21, 2008
Pragmatics
I just had a quick question about my project. I have done the transcription and am to the part where I section off all turns. I am assuming this is refering to the turn-taking within the conversation, but am a little unsure of how I should section them off. Should I do this on the transcription and just number everytime the child takes a turn in the conversation? I understand what I'm looking for, I'm just not sure how to section it off. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Ok, would sectioning off the turns just be what is already included in the transcription? For example:
Rachel: Do you want to paint?
Ava: No, I want to color.
Is that how the turns are sectioned off or is there another way I'm supposed to section the turns? Also, can I use the child's name in the transcription or should I just use the term "child". Again any information would be appreciated. Thanks guys!
Rachel is exactly right. By transcribing the conversation as she has she is sectioning off when a person TAKES A TURN TALKING. You may have several UTTERANCES in one turn, however.
The Monday night gang has asked this a couple of times a few ways. You may also want to check out their blog as well.
I am glad I read this because I was thinking of utterances rather than Turns!
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