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COLING
2008
13 years 7 months ago
Modeling Local Coherence: An Entity-Based Approach
This paper considers the problem of automatic assessment of local coherence. We present a novel entity-based representation of discourse which is inspired by Centering Theory and ...
Regina Barzilay, Mirella Lapata
CORR
1998
Springer
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13 years 7 months ago
Linear Segmentation and Segment Significance
We present a new method for discovering a segmental discourse structure of a document while categorizing each segment's function and importance. Segments are determined by a ...
Min-Yen Kan, Judith L. Klavans, Kathleen McKeown
ITS
2004
Springer
124views Multimedia» more  ITS 2004»
14 years 26 days ago
A Multi-dimensional Taxonomy for Automating Hinting
Abstract. Hints are an important ingredient of natural language tutorial dialogues. Existing models of hints, however, are limited in capturing their various underlying functions, ...
Dimitra Tsovaltzi, Armin Fiedler, Helmut Horacek
COLING
1996
13 years 8 months ago
Bridging Textual Ellipses
We present a hybrid text understanding methodology for the resolution of textual ellipsis. It integrates language-independent conceptual criteria and language-dependent functional...
Udo Hahn, Michael Strube, Katja Markert
AUSAI
2007
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Not All Words Are Created Equal: Extracting Semantic Orientation as a Function of Adjective Relevance
Semantic orientation (SO) for texts is often determined on the basis of the positive or negative polarity, or sentiment, found in the text. Polarity is typically extracted using th...
Kimberly D. Voll, Maite Taboada