A Model to Disambiguate Natural Language Parses on the Basis of User Language Proficiency: Design and Evaluation
Document Type
Article - Merrimack Access Only
Publication Title
User Modeling and User-Adapted Interaction
Publication Date
3-2005
Abstract/ Summary
This paper discusses the design and evaluation of an implemented user model in ICICLE, an instruction system for users writing in a second language. We show that in the task of disambiguating natural language parses, a blended model combining overlay techniques with user stereotyping representing typical linguistic acquisition sequences captures user individuality while supplementing incomplete information with stereotypic reasoning.