Ms., Mrs, Miss in Corpora of American English

[Mark A Mandel]

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   Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 00:19:18 -0500
   From: Heather Colwell <hcolwell at CYLLENE.UWA.EDU.AU>
   Subject: Ms., Mrs, Miss in Corpora of American English


I am looking for research on the use of women's titles in corpora of
American English.  I am especially interested in the frequency of title
use in spoken English.  I am not terribly concerned (at this point) with
who, when or why particular titles are used.  Any suggestions?

Cheers
Heather Colwell
Research Officer
University of Western Australia