Speaking about Writing

This volume makes a powerful case for the analysis of the spoken word as a source of data to study writing. The contributors focus on issues involved in the collection analysis and interpretation of data. Their approaches go beyond simple quantitative//qualitative differences examining the very underpinnings of the various assumptions of distinct methodologies. Divided into four major areas of inquiry the book looks at different aspects of conducting think-aloud protocol analysis retrospective accounts discourse analysis and interviews in the field.