TY - JOUR
T1 - Multi-document summarization of dissertation abstracts using a variable-based framework
AU - Ou, Shiyan
AU - Khoo, Christopher S.G.
AU - Goh, Dion H.
PY - 2003/10
Y1 - 2003/10
N2 - This paper reports initial work on developing a method for automatic construction of multi-document summaries of sets of domain-specific dissertation abstracts. A variable-based framework for multi-document summarization of dissertation abstracts in the field of sociology and psychology that makes use of the macro-level and micro-level discourse structure of dissertation abstracts as well as cross-document structure is proposed. The micro-level structure of problem statements found in a sample of 50 dissertation abstracts was analyzed, and the common features found are described. A list of indicator phrases that denote different aspects of the problem statements is provided.
AB - This paper reports initial work on developing a method for automatic construction of multi-document summaries of sets of domain-specific dissertation abstracts. A variable-based framework for multi-document summarization of dissertation abstracts in the field of sociology and psychology that makes use of the macro-level and micro-level discourse structure of dissertation abstracts as well as cross-document structure is proposed. The micro-level structure of problem statements found in a sample of 50 dissertation abstracts was analyzed, and the common features found are described. A list of indicator phrases that denote different aspects of the problem statements is provided.
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U2 - 10.1002/meet.1450400129
DO - 10.1002/meet.1450400129
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:30044441058
SN - 1550-8390
VL - 40
SP - 230
EP - 239
JO - Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting
JF - Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting
ER -