RST Corpus of online learning discussion messages
This corpus consists of 328 Rhetorical Structure Theory (RST) analyses of messages posted during online discussions that took place in courses at Nova Southeastern University between 2003 and 2005. The analyses were created in 2006. Participants have been anonymized. The conferencing software used in the courses included Allaire Forums and WebCT.
The analyses are in RS3 format, compatible with RST-Tool and RSTweb.
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For more info on the discussions:
Potter, A. (2008). Interactional coherence in asynchronous learning networks: A rhetorical approach. The Internet and Higher Education, 11, 87–97.
Potter, A. (2007). An investigation of interactional coherence in asynchronous learning environments Nova Southeastern University]. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Potter, A. (2009). Constructive chaos: Topic management in asynchronous learning networks. The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 5(3), 1-12.