Essays about: "Punctuation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the word Punctuation.

  1. 1. Punctuation Restoration as Post-processing Step for Swedish Language Automatic Speech Recognition

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Ishika Gupta; [2023]
    Keywords : Transformer; BERT; KB-BERT; NLP; punctuation restoration; deep learning; neural networks;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the Swedish language, where punctuation restoration, especially as a postprocessing step for the output of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) applications, needs furtherresearch. I have collaborated with NewsMachine AB, a company that provides large-scale mediamonitoring services for its clients, for which it employs ASR technology to convert spoken contentinto text. READ MORE

  3. 2. It’s no laughing matter! The changing use of the semicolon and its application in various genres

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Magnus Boström; [2023]
    Keywords : punctuation; semicolon; linguistics; prescriptivism; grammar; syntax; prosody;

    Abstract : The function of the semicolon has changed considerably since the 15th century, from primarily indicating the length of a pause, to providing syntactic information. According to prescriptive grammar, the semicolon is used to join independent clauses and to avoid complexity by separating items in a list. READ MORE

  4. 3. Formative Feedback in EFL Writing : An Analysis of Students' Utilization of Feedback During the Writing Process

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : Murtadha Al-kefagy; Cristina Nagy; [2022]
    Keywords : EFL; Formative Feedback; Positive Feedback; Corrective Feedback; Direct Feedback; Indirect Feedback; Micro Level Feedback; Macro Level Feedback; Writing Process; Revision Process.;

    Abstract : The study aims to examine (1) the extent to which EFL learners in upper secondary school use feedback comments from teachers and peers to revise their texts and how the usage patterns vary by type of feedback approach, (2) how the students use feedback to revise their texts and how the usage patterns vary by type of feedback approach, and (3) What positive or negative effects the type of feedback approach has on students’ revisions. Moreover, the study aims to investigate the extent the type of feedback approach affects students’ usage patterns in their revisions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Swedish Language End-to-End Automatic Speech Recognition for Media Monitoring using Deep Learning

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Hector Nyblom; [2022]
    Keywords : Automatic Speech Recognition; Deep Learning; Machine Learning; Natural Language Processing; Media Monitoring;

    Abstract : In order to extract relevant information from speech recordings, the general approach is to first convert the audio into transcribed text. The text can then be analysed using well researched methods. NewsMachine AB provides customers with an overview of how they are represented in media by analysing articles in text form. READ MORE

  6. 5. Punctuation in Swedish Upper Secondary School

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Emma Madsen; [2022]
    Keywords : Punctuation; Skiljetecken;

    Abstract : Punctuation enhances the understanding and correct reading of written text by the use of spacing and conventional signs. When learning a language, the usage of correct punctuation is vital. This is especially important when learning a second language since punctuation rules vary between languages. READ MORE