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Campey, Lucille H. – Information Storage and Retrieval, 1973
The results of a survey of computer techniques used in producing printed subject indexes are summarized in this paper. The survey was primarily concerned with collecting details of operational and available index generation software and particular emphasis was given to United Kingdom systems. (14 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Programs, Foreign Countries, Indexes
Ashford, John; And Others – 1975
The first stage of a study on the potential for collaborative development in library automation involved a study of more than 150 recent reports and papers, and visits to library sites in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, West Germany, and the United States. Systems models were advanced to provide a basis for testing development proposals. Further…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Library Automation, Library Cooperation
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King, P. K.; Last, R. W. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1979
Describes EXERCISE, a computer program developed to permit the beginner in a modern foreign language to drill himself in the language and to undertake self-instruction. An example of the program's application in the teaching of beginning and intermediate Dutch is given. (RAO)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Dutch, Exercise, Foreign Countries
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Shone, John – Journal of Biological Education, 1979
Describes a computer program which enables sixth-form (16 to 18 year-olds) British students to investigate the amino acid sequence of any chosen small oligopeptide. (HM)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Programs, Science Activities
Hamilton, G. E.; Smart, K. I. – 1974
The aims of the first phase of the Statistics Indexing and Retrieval (STIR) Project have been: (1) to define the types and sources of statistics which should be within the scope of an operational indexing system for statistical sources; (2) to analyze the use made of statistical sources; and (3) to consider the intellectual, structural, and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Feasibility Studies, Indexes
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Hoey, P. O'N. – Information Processing and Management, 1982
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food conducted an operational evaluation of the software packages CAIRS and STATUS, which were used to build databases and databanks. Setting up the trial, types of data involved (chemical products used as pesticides), searching and presentation of data, and the final choice are covered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries
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Rogers, David F., Ed.; Smith, P. R., Ed. – Computers and Education, 1984
Topics discussed in 14 papers concerned with software design, curriculum development, evaluation, and intelligent systems include teaching and learning systems, development of computer-assisted learning (CAL) courseware (music and reading), evaluation of CAL packages for mastery learning and modelling, assessment of CAL in physics and the primary…
Descriptors: Administration, Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
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Cotterrell, Ann – Economics, 1983
Secondary- and college-level economics programs available for computer-aided learning in the United Kingdom are described. Discussed are the usefulness of the materials currently available and the needs of economics teachers for computer software. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Economics Education