Example - Coding Schedule
Case No.
Type of
Contribution
Focus of
Contribution
Contributor
Example - Coding Manual
Type of Contribution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
New thread – task/idea outline
New thread – seeking clarification
Response – seeking clarification
Response – giving clarification
Response - supporting/agreement
Response – challenging
Response – introducing new task/idea
Other
Gender of contributor
1. Male
2. Female
3. Unknown
(quantitative analysis of an online discussion forum)
Timing of
contribution
Size of
contribution
(quantitative analysis of an online discussion forum)
Focus of contribution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Gender of
contributor
Access to VLE resources
Social exchange
Information exchange
Task oriented
Theory oriented
Other
Timing of contribution
1. Before associated tutorial class
2. After associated tutorial class
Contributor
1. Tutor
2. Student
3. Unknown
Size of contribution
Approximate word count to nearest 10.
(These are only models, not templates. Context specific schedules and manuals will need to be developed depending on the evaluation questions
you are addressing with the analysis)