Exploring the Use of Mobile Technologies and Process Logs in Writing Research

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

SofiaHort¹ 

关键词: mobile technologies;    process logs;    writing research;    MTPL method;    writing studies;    writing process;   

DOI  :  10.1177/1609406917734060

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The present article explores and evaluates a method that makes use of mobile technologies as tools in combination with process logs to study writing (the Mobile Technologies combined with Process Logs (MTPL) method). New and changing ways for doing writing as well as limitations with the methods already in use in writing research grounds for new approaches for studying this practice. This article evaluates how the MTPL method can contribute to writing research as well as what process-oriented knowledge could be gained. Possible risks with using the approach are also outlined. The MTPL method is evaluated in relation to some challenges set up for writing research. The method should be able to capture the in situ participants’ view on improvisational times, locations, and activities as well as their view on other people as resources or disturbance. It should also be able to address longitudinal aspects of writing and the material as well as the digital artifact use. The MTPL method is mostly shown to addres...

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC