Exploring the Argumentation Characteristics in SSI Video Discussion Area of Online Video Learning Website

Argumentation is an essential aspect of scientific thinking and plays an important role in the research and practice of science education. In recent years, argumentation in the context of socio-scientific issues (SSI) has attracted extensive attention of educational researchers. The purpose of this study is to explore the argumentation characteristics of SSIs in online video learning website. The content analysis method was used to conduct coding and discourse analysis of 112 argumentation discourses in the discussion area of online video learning websites, and revealed the argumentation characteristics of high-likes comments and the different argumentation performances of high-quality and low-quality arguments. The results showed that in the discussion area, Data and Warrant account for the largest proportion, while Rebuttal and Qualifier account for the least. High-quality arguments have more sufficient Claim, Data and Warrant, can proposed difficult Qualifier as well. Low-quality arguments mainly propose Data, with more Off-topic and Rebuttals, which mostly deviates from the argumentation content and lacks logic and scientificity.