What should you avoid when conducting a discourse analytic study?
A) Try to make sense of people's activities
B) Repeat and paraphrase what participants say
C) Provide an account of what you think participants are doing
D) Explore for what purposes certain attributes are brought up in discourse

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Repeating and paraphrasing what participants say does not contribute to the analysis of discourse. Discourse analysis involves interpreting and understanding the underlying meanings, purposes, and patterns in communication, rather than simply restating what has been said.

What Should You Avoid When Conducting a Discourse Analytic Study