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2011

Debopriyo Roy, PhD

Friday, July 22, 2011

DEBOPRIYO ROY, PhDAssociate Professor

Technical Communication & UsabilityDirector - Technical Communication Laboratory

Center for Language ResearchSchool of Computer Science and Engineering

University of Aizu, JAPAN


With my Ph.D Supervisor

October 7, 2004

Debopriyo has done very well in his doctoral coursework, both in terms of satisfying typical course requirements and in terms of his turning class assignments into original research. I would like to concentrate on the latter because his productivity is unusual for a graduate student.

- Dr. Robert Krull (Retired Professor of Communications, Dept. of Language, Literature and Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York).


Research Focus - Document Design Practices

How do you know that your document is well-written? Is it effective and user-friendly? Does it help with procedural task completion?Research dealing with typography, visual organization, layout, formatting, genre-based text construction etc.

My selected publications on the topic

Roy, D. 2008. Designing Text-Graphics Procedural Instructions for Surgical Patient Education Modules: An Experimental Study. Technical Communication Quarterly.Roy, D. 2010. Concept Maps for Teaching Technical Writing to Computer Science Majors. A Case Study in a Japanese Technical Institute. International Journal of Learning. (Volume 17, Issue 1, pp.421-442).Roy, D. July, 2010. Concept Map-Oriented Technical Writing Approach for Computer Science Majors in an EFL Context: Understanding Text Applications in an Experimental Study. Proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Society Annual Conference, Netherlands.Roy, D. July, 2010. Reading Strategies for Procedural Information in EFL Business Writing Environment: An Exploratory Analysis. Proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Society Annual Conference, Netherlands.


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Research Focus - Procedural Visuals Design Practices

How do we design technical illustrations such that each step in the process is well-explained and understood even without associated text? Research dealing with intelligent graphics, body positions, viewpoint research, sub-assemblies, sequential layout etc.


Roy, D. 2008. Procedural Instructions for Surgical Patient Education Modules: Spatial Perspectives in Technical Communication. VDM Verlag Press.Roy, D. 2007. Significance of Configuration and Subassemblies in Sequential Procedural Instructions: An Experimental Study. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 50 (2). 147-162.Roy, D. 2006. Using Graphic Indicators to Facilitate Mechanical Reasoning in Procedural Graphics. Technical Communication. 53 (4). 1-17.Roy, D. 2009. Designing Complex Instructional Illustrations: A Case Study with Patient Education Modules. Proceedings of the IEEE Professional Communication Society Japan Chapter Annual Conference. Tokyo, Japan.Roy, D. 2007. Designing an Experimental Study to Explore Spatial Representations in English Software Manuals for Non-native Speakers. Proceedings of the IEEE IPCC, Seattle, WA.Roy, D. 2006. Text-Graphic Instructions that Help Readers Mentally Animate Procedures: A Case Study with Surgical Patient Education Modules. Proceedings of the IEEE IPCC, Saratoga Springs, NY.Krull, R., Roy, D., D’Souza, S., and Morgan, M. 2003. User Perceptions and Point of View in Technical Illustrations. Proceedings of the Society for Technical Communication, Dallas, TX, pp. 19-26.Roy, D., & Sharp, D. M. 2003. Reader Perceptions in Sequencing Procedural Graphics of Complex Machines. Proceedings of the IEEE IPCC, Orlando, FL, pp. 230-238.Krull, R., Sharp, D, M., & Roy, D. 2003. Canonical Views in Procedural Graphics. Proceedings of the IEEE IPCC, Orlando, FL, pp. 22-28.


Research Focus - Usability Testing Processes

Usability testing of documents to explore user's navigational patterns, types of errors, time spent, feelings, eye movement, think-aloud etc. Research focusing on how readers think through a process, layout, the cognitive load related to specific online tasks etc.


Roy, D. March 2011. An Argument on the Use of Eye Tracking and Think-aloud Protocols as Mutual Support Systems for Usability Testing. Proceedings of the International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain.Cortez, P, Roy, D and Vazhenin. A. (2011). Mobile Assisted Language Acquisition. An Overview of the Field and Future Opportunities Based on 3G Mobile Capabilities. Paper presented at the 1st ACM Chapter Conference on E-learning and Technical Documentation. Aizuwakamatsu, Japan ( Proceedings of the International Transactions on Elearning and Usability, 2011).Roy, D. 2007. Designing an Experimental Study to Explore Spatial Representations in English Software Manuals for Non-native Speakers. Proceedings of the IEEE IPCC, Seattle, WA.


Research Focus - Statistical Analysis of Web Interactions

Types of statistical analysis to explain how the user interacts with a program, time spent, navigation patterns, number of clicks etc? Research focusing on various kinds of experimental design, extensive data collection, data entry and subsequent analysis (parametric and non-parametric) using SPSS and Morae usability testing software.

Roy, D. March 2009. Exploring the Usability of Collaborative Interfaces and Users’ Preference in Combining Resources for Technical Document Production. Proceedings of the International Technology, Education and Development Conference.Valencia, Spain.Roy, D & Brine, J. (2008). Structured Authoring of Technical Documents through Systematic Collaboration in Using Open-Source Technologies. Proceedings of the 7TH IASTED International Conference on Web-based Education, Innsbruck, Austria.


Morae Usability Testing Software


Research Focus - Cognitive and Behavioral Framework

Research explaining how readers logically and sequentially think about an online interaction/task, and behavioral outcomes during such interactions. The focus is on the study of different mental models.


Roy, D. 2006. Using Graphic Indicators to Facilitate Mechanical Reasoning in Procedural Graphics. Technical Communication. 53 (4). 1-17.Roy, D. 2006. Text-Graphic Instructions that Help Readers Mentally Animate Procedures: A Case Study with Surgical Patient Education Modules. Proceedings of the IEEE IPCC, Saratoga Springs, NY.Roy, D. 2004. A Self-Paced Approach to Hypermedia Design for Patient Education. Proceedings of ACM SIGDOC Annual Conference, Memphis, TN, pp. 27-32.


Research Focus - Online Collaboration and Interface Design

How do users handle multiple open-source collaborative tools for document production? How do they coordinate document production and editing responsibilities? How do they handle the different interfaces? What do they expect the interface to do?


Roy, D. March 2009. Exploring the Usability of Collaborative Interfaces and Users’ Preference in Combining Resources for Technical Document Production. Proceedings of the International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain.Roy, D. and Brine, J. March 2009. Intelligent Graphics and Media Richness: Redefining Text as a Medium. Proceedings of the International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain.Roy, D. March 2011. A Discussion of the Pedagogical Issues in Designing Collaborative Systems in EFL-based Business and Technical Writing Courses. Proceedings of the International Technology, Education and Development Conference. Valencia, Spain.


Research Focus - Technical Writing Market in India


Roy, D. 2010. India as an Outsourcing Destination for Technical Writing Projects: The Dynamics of Language, Culture, Education and Business. International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 11, pp. 317-337.Roy, D. June 2009. Off-shoring Technical Writing Projects to India: Studying the Potential in an Emerging Market. Proceedings of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference,. Bad Hofgastein, Austria.

Is the Market in India prepared enough to handle technical communication projects? With the recent surge in IT business and education, but with the British literary tradition still in place, how is India coping with the new business and technical English as is needed for instructional writing?


Research Tools & Interfaces

Learning Management System: WEB CT, Moodle, Edu 20.org

Usability Engineering & Research: Contextual Inquiry, User & Task Analysis, Usability Observations in Lab & Natural Settings, Focus Group Research, Interviewing, Questionnaire Survey (Survey Monkey), UserInterface Analysis & Design, User Interface Evaluation Techniques, Rapid Prototyping, User Interface/Web Development

Operating System: Window 95/98/2000/NT/XP

Web Technology / Authoring Programs: Dreamweaver, FrontPage, Framemaker 7.2, Camtasia, Snag IT, Macromedia Captivate, WordPress, Doomby

Document Authoring / Editing: Adobe Framemaker, Google Docs, Calameo, Issuu

Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Blogs

Data Collection and Analysis: Morae Usability Testing, SPSS, Stat View, SurveyMonkey

Graphic Design: PhotoShop, Poser Figure Artist, Illustrator, Adobe Flash

Language Learning: FLAX, IHMC Concept Mapping Software, Hot Potatoes


Project on Spatial Orientation: Technical Illustrations Design in Physical Space (2001-Current)

How should technical illustrators demonstrate physical orientation to understand procedures?

What should be the characteristics of the display plane for visualizing procedures?

How do we design body/object positions in user manuals most effectively for secondlanguage speakers such that a minimalist text approach is viable.

Would readers in EFL context understand the subtle difference within body and objectpositions /orientations, based on difference in tasks when explained with minimal Englishtext?


Project on Mobile-Assisted Language Learning & Interface Design (2010-Current)

This usability project reported extensively on the design and results of a focus group-oriented study; undertaken using an IPod based English learning application for five advanced EFL-based students in a Japanese technical university.


Project on Designing Technical Illustrations (2003-Current)

In traditional instructional design, information designers create instructions with the whole assembly context in mind, while the readers have a smaller context; only being able to follow the instructions in the designer’s chosen order and content presentation (text + graphics).

Problem with Complex Machine Instructions: 1. Multiple components involved (additions and change

across subassembly). 2. Multiple Subassembly shown. 3. Different camera angles shown (body-centered, object-

centered).

A problem arises due to inconsistency between the information designer’s and the reader’s mental models (Norman, 1983).

Process Graphics

Process - Outcome Graphics

Outcome Graphics


Project on Concept Maps for EFL Contexts - Concept Maps and Finance (2010 - Current)

REPRESENT THE FOLLOWING IN CONCEPT MAPS

1. Text clues provided in the graphic

2. Write two possible outcomes showing relation between price and real GDP

3. Explain the declarative relations - definitions of the curves

4. Explain the structural relations - how price is related to Real GDP, How price is represented vis-a-vis LRAS, How price is represented vis-a-vis SRAS etc.

5. Explain the functional relations - how average demand changes, how average supply changes with change in external conditions, etc.

6. Explain the logical relations - factors that causes a change in SRAS, AD curves, reasons for inward and outward shift, external conditions that prompt a shift, why LRAS is horizontal?

7. Explain the conditional relations - Explain in a concept map as to how an increase in investment might lead to inflationary expansion. Show the logic with nodes and connections.

8. Explain the sequential relation - Represent the sequence of events in a concept map, starting from what happens once there is an increase in investment.


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Research Projects & Funding

JSPS (MEXT) International Travel Grant (2011)Travel Destination: International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference in Malta, 2011.Topic: Concept Map Design and Procedural Information ProcessingFunded: 245,000 JPY

Intramural Conference Funding for ACM Conference - University of Aizu - JPY 380,000 - 2011 (Debopriyo Roy and John Brine)

Intramural Conference Funding for ACM Conference - University of Aizu - JPY 780,000 - 2010 (Debopriyo Roy and John Brine)

Competitive Research Grant of JPY 325,000 from University of Aizu, Japan -2010Study Completed: Concept maps in Information Design for EFL contexts

Kakenhi Research Grant of 1480,000 Yen (Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)] – External Funding - 2007-2009

Study Completed: Designing Screenshot affordances for Collaborative use of Open-source technologies: Research on Patterns of Technology Use

Competitive Research Grant of JPY 1040,000 from University of Aizu -2008 (With Prof. John Brine)Study Completed: Business Communication and Elearning in Moodle

Competitive Research Grant of JPY 849,000 from University of Aizu, Japan -2007Study Completed: Designing Screenshot Affordances for Software User Manuals

Intramural research grant of $5000 from University of North Texas -2006Study Completed; Designing Spatial Orientation for Surgical Education (Principal Investigator)

Faculty Summer Research Grant of $5000 from University of North Texas -2006Study Completed; Project on Outsourcing Design Project to India (Principal Investigator)

Modern Language Association Travel Grant – $300 – 2005Purpose - Funded for attending Philadelphia MLA convention as a Graduate Student

Extramural research grant of $1000 from Society of Technical Communication –2004Study Completed; Dissertation on Designing Surgical Instructions (Principal Investigator)


Research Accomplishments

UNT/Sabre Project: (English Department Announcements: October 9, 2006)

Debopriyo Roy has won high praise from officials at Sabre Airline Passenger Solutions in Southlake. In September, Sabre’s Airline Passenger Solutions (APS) Training and Delivery team hosted twenty of Deb’s technical writing students as part of a community partnership project. The goal of the ongoing project is to offer UNT students a chance to gain real-world industry experience to enhance their academic progress. During the September session, APS Training employees hosted four SabreSonic training sessions spanning several functional areas. The UNT students participated in the training, thus assisting in the effort to develop optimal methods for self-paced/computer-based training. By all accounts, everybody involved enjoyed their time together. The event served as a catalyst for new training methodologies, and energized both the UNT students and the APS Training teams.


Research Accomplishments


Recent Project Accomplishment


IEEE PCS AdCom Nomination

This is a worldwide nomination for 2007-08


Research Initiatives

Director, Technical Communication Laboratory

https://sites.google.com/site/techcommlabroy/




Supervising Research Projects for Graduation Thesis

Project # 1: Website Localization and Cross-Cultural Communication in English: A Case Study with East Japan Railway Company

Project # 2: English Website Analysis with Morae Software: A Case Study with East Japan Railway Company Website

Project # 3: Using Morae for Software Analysis: Towards User-Centered Design of English Text and Websites

Project # 4: Using Poser Figure Artist Software to Generate Technical Illustrations for Physical Actions in English User Manuals

Project # 5: How Users Coordinate Multiple Programs for Document Production in EFL-based Technical and Business Writing Courses: A Statistical Analysis


ACM Professional Chapter Initiative

Japan

Elearning and Technical Communication ACM ChapterCharter Date: 15-Jun-10 CLR, University of AizuFukushimaAizu-Wakamatsu, Japan [email protected]:

81-0242-37-2585 URL: http://clrweb.u-aizu.ac.jp/elearntechcomm/

Chair: Dr. Debopriyo Roy

ACM URL: http://campus.acm.org/public/chapters/geo_listing/index.cfm?rabbr=Japan&inus=0&ct=Professional


mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://clrweb.u-aizu.ac.jp/elearntechcomm/

http://clrweb.u-aizu.ac.jp/elearntechcomm/

Annual ACM Chapter Conference on Elearning and Technical Communication

http://web.me.com/johnbrine/Symposium3/Introduction.html

Conference Chair: Debopriyo Roy and John Brine




International Transactions on Elearning and Usability

Journal Editors:Debopriyo Roy & John Brine


Other Involvements

Member, Technical and Scientific Committee, WASET -2009-Present

Vice-Chair, IEEE Professional Communication Society Japan – 2008-2009

Member, International Programming Committee, IASTED Web-based Conference-2010

Reviewer, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication – Present

Reviewer, International Professional Communication Journal -2009 – Present

Conference Co-Chair, IEEE Technical Meeting on eLearning & Usability -2009 – Present

Program Chair, IEEE PCSJ Seminar, Univ. of Aizu, Japan -2007

Reviewer, Technical Communication -2006

Chair of the session on Distance Learning and Internet Classroom, SW/TX PCA/ACA-2006-2007

Panel Chair, Session on Technical Writing, SW/TX PCA/ACA-2006


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