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Codebook
Compile a codebook which includes an overview of the project, its goals, and methods. It should also include an outline of the coding task: how to identify relevant text, select the appropriate dimension(s), score the text, and how to deal with 'tough cases' and other uncertainty. Ideally, all information the coders need should be in the codebook; in this way, all coding rules can be made public and your study can be replicated without your personal participation.



Gary King 2011-07-12