Abstract
This thesis explores conversational dynamics in online chat rooms, analyzing interaction patterns and communication styles. Conducted by Dr. Terrell Neuage at the University of South Australia, it provides insights into digital discourse.
Case Study 4: Chat Room Interaction Analysis
Below is a sample analysis from Case Study 4, detailing participant interactions in a chat room environment from the #Astronet channel on HomeArts.com and Talk City.
| Speaker | Number of Entries |
|---|---|
| gina2b | 4 |
| dingo42 | 11 |
| AquarianBlue | 19 |
| Seoni | 5 |
| judythejedi | 22 |
| Nicole528 | 24 |
| kilya | 3 |
| TheGods | 3 |
| IroquoisPrncess | 5 |
| Night-Goddess_ | 7 |
| poopaloo | 1 |
| sara4u | 1 |
| jijirika | 5 |
| safetynet10 | 6 |
| tazdevil144 | 3 |
| tazzytaz1o1 | 6 |
Interaction Codes
- A/ Greetings or salutations
- B/ Statement - open to anyone in the chatroom
- C/ Statement - to someone named or previous speaker
- D/ Answer - to someone named or previous speaker
- E/ Answer - open to anyone in the chatroom
- F/ Question - open to anyone in the chatroom
- G/ Question - to someone specific or previous speaker
- ?/ Undetermined or not classifiable
- ** Uses abbreviations such as lol
- /**/ Uses emoticons in place of words
- #/ New thread (direction of talk)
Sample Chat Log
- B/
everyones a know it all! - G/ dingo42 nicole wahts your sign ??
- C/
yeah white told me to meet her tonight - B/
** brb littletaker beak lol - B/
she almost had me peeing my pants i was laughing so hard - C/
shes a sweetheart
Contact Information
Dr. Terrell Neuage
Technology Coordinator and Computer Teacher
Dalian American International School
2 Dianchi Road, Golden Pebble Beach, Dalian Development Area 116650, P.R. China
Follow on Twitter: @neuage
Website: neuage.us