Arguing with Corpora

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the theoretical discussions surrounding the use of corpora in computational humanities and their impact on arguments.
• Conducted a theoretical analysis of existing literature on corpora in digital humanities.
• Investigated various case studies in computational humanities to identify argumentation techniques.
• Discussed the epistemological implications of using corpora for storytelling and crafting arguments.
• Identified key ways in which corpora influence argument formation in computational investigations.
• Highlighted the lack of theoretical frameworks around the use of corpora in the field.
• Found that corpora serve not only as data sources but also as influential tools for narrative construction.

Abstract