I was searching a few research journals, and stumbled upon this article.: http://0-www.springerlink.com.allecat3.allegheny.edu/content/h46l24xq002p0212/fulltext.pdf
The word "correction" really caught my eye. This study involves dictation instead of free, natural speech, but it still brings up many interesting points. Also, the study relates to our latest class discussions in two important ways. One, because of our discussion with various types of speech errors and their meaning. Two, because of the study's involvement with technology where participants talk to a computer.
The study requires participants to dictate a paragraph to a computer, and then correct the errors. The participants were given the opportunity to correct their errors in one of four ways: voice command (uses speech command to correct word), redictation (selects the error and repeats the word), alternates list (uses a mouse to open a list of other words), or soft-keyboard (selects the error and clicks in letters via the keyboard on the screen).
The two correction mechanisms that were more successful were redictation and selection of a list of alternatives. Using a list of alternatives was the most satisfying method (highest ratings of "I like it") but was not as accurate as the redictation. However, in the soft keyboard condition participants were slightly faster, but overall rated it highest on "I had control".
The one most associated with typical speech correction in social situations is the redictation. This was the most frequently used strategy, and most popular overall. It scored slightly higher on both satisfaction statements regarding control and enjoyment.
I was very interested to think about correcting our errors in everyday speaking. Of course, we do not always catch our or other's speech errors. However, when we are aware of our mistake, what cognitive impact does this have on our speaking and thinking? The study's conclusion shows annoyance with dictation software, and how we do not quite have the capability to make it natural on participants. However, is this more of a concern or issue with not catching your speech errors? Would participants catch their errors if they were not looking at the screen typing their words as they were speaking?
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So, one of my new obsessions is http://icanhascheezburger.com/ . I've found a couple pictures that are just hysterical. One uses "correct" English, the other uses their typical "cat speak". I was just thinking about why certain uses phrases were funny, especially when used on pictures. As in, why are both funny when they use different types of language? This isn't a serious question, just something funny and kind of relating to language.
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