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New version Inputlog 5.1 | March 30, 2013

A new version of Inputlog is now available. Inputlog 5.1 includes new and extended analyses: new categories in the summary analysis, source analysis, revision analysis, automated process graphs etc. This version also has a new interface with more focus on the pre and post processing of data files. For instance, you can now filter and merge data within the program itself. Also the installation procedure is updated and a lot of smaller debugs are fixed. The version is compatible with the latest computer configurations. | download


Recent event(s):

October 14, Sunday, Shandong University, Jinan, China
Keynote Presentation by Luuk Van Waes at the 8th international Symposium on EFL Writing Research and Teaching | abstract.

October 12, Friday, Nanjing University, China
Presentation and workshop entitled "Using keystroke logging in writing research: An introduction to Inputlog" | abstract

August 28, Tuesday 11:00 - 12:30, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tutorial entitled "Keystroke logging in a Windows environment via Inputlog (5.1)" at the Measuring Behavior Conference | abstract

Information:

July 10th we have presented the latest version of Inputlog 5.1 at the pre-conference workshop during the Sig Writing conference. The presentation is now available.

At June 4 and 5 we have presented about keystroke logging in writing process research at a PhD summer school at CAiAC Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. The themes were: pauses related to typing errors, live subtitling and triangulation of writing process research. You can download the slides and handouts of the presentations.

You can take a look at a demonstration video in which we combine Inputlog with Tobii T60.

You can now watch video tutorials that describe importing data in excel, some basic and elaborate coding, creating pivot tables and producing visual representations of the writing process.

Inputlog is a logging tool that logs all types of input modes: keyboard, mouse & speech recognition. Researchers make frequent use of keystroke logging tools to describe online writing or translation processes in detail.

The program enables researchers to precisely register and accurately reconstruct the writing processes of writers who compose texts at the computer. In particular, Inputlog allows researchers to:

  • record (keyboard, mouse and speech) data of a writing session in Microsoft Word and any other Windows based program they are using. During the writing process these basic data are continuously and unobtrusively stored for later processing. This continuous data storage does not delay or interfere with the normal use of the computer.
  • generate data files for statistical, text, pause, revision and mode analysis. The generated files can be exported to statistical programs such as SPSS and SAS.
  • integrate various types of data from other (logging) programs.
  • play the recorded session at different speeds (e.g., for post-hoc analysis or stimulated recall).

    download inputlog Download the latest version of Inputlog

    demonstration video inputlog Demonstration video Inputlog (The basic steps to log a writing session)

Inputlog provides data for research on:

  • cognitive writing processes
  • writing strategies of novice and expert writers
  • writing development of children with and without writing difficulties
  • professional and creative writing
  • first and second language writing
  • spelling research
  • specialist skill areas such as translation and (live-)subtitling
  • biometric measures

Not only can keystroke logging be used in research specifically on writing, it can also be integrated in educational domains for second language learning, programming skills, and typing skills.

 

 

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