Conversational Analysis of Chat Room Talk

PhD Thesis by Dr. Terrell Neuage

University of South Australia | National Library of Australia

Welcome

This website presents the PhD thesis by Dr. Terrell Neuage, titled Conversational Analysis of Chat Room Talk, completed at the University of South Australia. The thesis explores the dynamics of online communication through detailed case studies and is available at the National Library of Australia.

Navigate through the sections below to access the thesis components, including the abstract, methodology, case studies, and more. For additional work by Dr. Neuage, visit neuage.co or follow @neuage on X.

Thesis Overview

The thesis examines conversational patterns in online chat rooms, analyzing discourse structures and social interactions. Below are links to key sections of the thesis. Note that the full published version is available at the University of South Australia.

Note: Some links are placeholders pending digitization of the full thesis. Contact the University of South Australia for access.

Case Studies

The thesis includes seven case studies analyzing specific chat room interactions. Early notes are linked below, but final edits are available in the published version at the University of South Australia.

About Dr. Terrell Neuage

Dr. Terrell Neuage is a researcher and educator with a focus on online communication and digital media. His PhD thesis, completed at the University of South Australia, is a seminal work in conversational analysis. Beyond academia, Dr. Neuage has worked as a street artist, technology coordinator, and teacher, with a portfolio of creative and educational projects.

Explore more of his work at neuage.co or neuage.us.