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Discipline-Driven AI: Training a GPT to Qualitatively Code for Technical and Professional Communication Research

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Abstract

This project reports on the process used to train an AI model for qualitative coding and lessons learned for AI utilization in discipline-specific qualitative research. Interdisciplinary scholars are assessing the role of AI in qualitative coding processes, analyzing tools such as Cody [1], PaTAT [2] and ChatGPT3 [3]. Early findings suggest that emerging AI technology may contribute to qualitative coding by providing new insights [2] and increasing intercoder reliability [1], among other benefits. Though important, the sustained attention to the outcomes of AI-Assisted coding provides little insight into the processes, successes, and failures during the training process. By focusing on process, researchers can better formulate strategies for AI-Assisted coding. This project highlights researchers' experiences training an AI with a disciplinary-specific knowledge base to support qualitative coding.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 42nd ACM International Conference on Design of Communication, SIGDOC 2024
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages266-268
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9798400705199
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 28 2024
Event42nd ACM International Conference on Design of Communication, SIGDOC 2024 - Washington, United States
Duration: Oct 20 2024 → Oct 21 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 42nd ACM International Conference on Design of Communication, SIGDOC 2024

Conference

Conference42nd ACM International Conference on Design of Communication, SIGDOC 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period10/20/24 → 10/21/24

Keywords

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Disciplinarity
  • Qualitative Coding
  • Technical and Professional Communication (TPC)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems
  • Software

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