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Melby, Alan – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Emphasizes the importance of terminology in an age of machine-based translation systems. Discusses differences between lexicography and terminology. Concludes with an argument for a new system based on the Text Encoding Initiative-based notions of elements and attributes. (CFR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Lexicography, Research Tools, Researchers
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Ide, Nancy – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Describes problems in devising a Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) encoding format for dictionaries. Asserts that the high degree of structuring and compression of information are among the most complex text types treated in the TEI. Concludes that the source of some TEI problems lies in the design of Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML). (CFR)
Descriptors: Databases, Dictionaries, Higher Education, Lexicography
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Pellegrini, A. D.; And Others – Discourse Processes, 1995
Finds that children's word recall was best predicted by responsive maternal strategies, such as encouraging children to talk about the text, and children's modeling maternal strategies; also, word recall and vocabulary was significantly correlated with children's language generated around traditional format texts (trade books), not familiar format…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Preschool Children
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Swafford, Jeanne; Alvermann, Donna E. – Journal of Reading, 1989
Examines the postsecondary research base for content area reading strategies. Compares findings to earlier studies of secondary schools. Finds semantic mapping and graphic organizers were more effective for secondary than postsecondary students, although most secondary students were not given instructions for the strategies used. Calls for further…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Content Area Reading, Graphic Organizers, Higher Education