The Dictionary Development Pathway Facilitating Dictionary Development through Language Software

Data Collection Collecting words with Wordlists (Africa Area 1700 wordlist AFA) WeSay & FLEx WeSay & FLEx Collecting words through semantic domains (Categories of meaning) WeSay & FLEx Collecting words with Texts (Interlinear) FLEx

Software Tools WeSay Fieldworks Language Explorer (FLEx) Lexique Pro (Data is easily transferrable between these three tools)

WeSay Simple Easy to use Supports wordlist data collection Supports semantic domain data collection Produces a simple PDF Limited support for continued data research and dictionary development Data from WeSay can easily be imported into FLEx

FLEx (Fieldworks Language Explorer) Very Powerful Many features and tools available for extensive development and research Supports wordlist data collection Supports semantic domain data collection Supports word collection from texts Outputs Printable Dictionary Takes time to learn to use properly

Lexique Pro Dictionary Presentation Tool From WeSay and FLEx Produces a dictionary in multiple forms Word document (RTF) Print (PDF possible) CD Web Pages Supports Pictures and Audio as well Supports Pictures and Audio as well

Rapid Word Collection Workshop Based on Ronald Moe’s work with the Dictionary Development Process (DDP) Uses Semantic domain word collection to collect thousands of words in a very short time. Involves many first language speakers in a fun, easy way to develop and promote the use of their language. Skills developed in this workshop are transferable to future language work.

Rapid Word Collection Workshop 12 to 20 people in 2 weeks collect up to 10,000 words 12 to 20 people in 2 weeks collect up to 10,000 words In groups of 3 – 5 people, each group work through the semantic domains suggesting words In groups of 3 – 5 people, each group work through the semantic domains suggesting words 1 person per group writes down the words 1 person per group writes down the words

Rapid Word Collection Workshop Meanwhile, 1 person is trained to enter the words into WeSay. He/she enters words and adds glosses for a certain amount of time before joining a group and a new person is trained to continue the work. Cycle through a number of people this way. (One way of data entry) Meanwhile, 1 person is trained to enter the words into WeSay. He/she enters words and adds glosses for a certain amount of time before joining a group and a new person is trained to continue the work. Cycle through a number of people this way. (One way of data entry) Glosses can also be added by the group after each section is complete. Glosses can also be added by the group after each section is complete.

Rapid Word Collection Workshop A book of pictures to illustrate domains A book of pictures to illustrate domains Lots of lined paper and pencils Lots of lined paper and pencils Work tables Work tables Folder of semantic domain lists Folder of semantic domain lists Timer Timer Computer(s) with software installed Computer(s) with software installed

Rapid Word Collection Workshop At the end of the workshop, WeSay can be used to produce a simple draft wordlist which is printed and shared with the workshop participants. At the end of the workshop, WeSay can be used to produce a simple draft wordlist which is printed and shared with the workshop participants. The data can be further developed in WeSay, and tranferred easily into Lexique Pro for production and/or FLEx for more complex development and analysis.