Abstracts
Abstract
This article examines empirical evidence on the use of translational aids from TAP studies over the last two decades and describes a think aloud protocol (TAP) study designed to verify some of these claims. Following a description of methodology used, the results of the study are presented and discussed. Basing on experience gained from the study, a number of methodological issues are then discussed: the use of students as subjects in TAP studies, the use of postgraduate students as co-investigators, as well as advantages and shortcomings of TAP methodology.
Keywords/Mots-clés:
- TAPs methodology,
- comprehension,
- dictionary use students,
- professionals
Résumé
Cet article examine des évidences empiriques sur l’utilisation d’aides de conversion à partir d’études de TAP durant les deux dernières décennies et décrit une étude sur le protocole d’observation simultané (TAP – Think Aloud Protocol) conçue afin de vérifier certaines de ces revendications. En suivant la description de la méthodologie utilisée, les résultats de l’étude sont analysés et débattus. Basés sur l’expérience gagnée grâce à l’étude faite, un certain nombre de problèmes méthodologiques sont alors examinés : l’utilisation d’étudiants comme sujets dans les études TAP, l’utilisation d’étudiants de maîtrise comme investigateurs secondaires, aussi bien que les avantages et inconvénients de la méthodologie TAP.
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