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An Informal Information-Seeking Environment.
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Hendry, David G.; Harper, David J. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1997
Investigates how an informal computerized environment, or workspace, can support information seeking. Outlines the design space for information-seeking environments and presents a prototype, SketchTrieve, a graphic editor. Discusses how this environment might support information-seeking in ways not available in other more overdetermined systems.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
Developing and Implementing a Law School WESTLAW Orientation Program.
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Zick, Kenneth A. – Law Library Journal, 1979
Reasons for and methods of using the WESTLAW orientation program for computer-assisted legal research training are presented. A primer is provided to acquaint the student with the research and information retrieval system, especially in formulating search strategies. Available from Am. Assoc. Law Libraries, 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1201,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
A User-Based Response System for the Applied Research Needs of Comprehensive Outcomes Assessment Activities.
Chatman, Steve; Sprengel, Archie – 1987
The development of a computer-based decision support system for outcomes assessment at Southeast Missouri State University is described. A menu-driven, user-based retrieval and analysis and reporting system, the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) was designed. The decision support system incorporates two major components, research group…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Information Needs, Information Systems
Career Information Delivery System Feasibility Study for the State of Illinois. Final Report.
Rath, Gustave J.; And Others – 1980
This final report focuses on the methodology and results of a feasibility study for the development of a statewide career information delivery system (CIDS) in Illinois. The study was conducted in four phases. Target Group Needs Analysis activities included more than a hundred interviews with representatives from prospective user groups, three…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Career Planning, Careers
PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE--APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION.
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COOK, DESMOND L. – 1966
THIS MONOGRAPH IS INTENDED TO DISSEMINATE TO THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THE BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF A RECENTLY DEVELOPED PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM ENTITLED PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT). PERT IS A METHODOLOGY FOR PLANNING THE DIVERSE ACTIVITIES IN EITHER LARGE OR SMALL PROJECTS. STEPS OF THE PERT TECHNIQUE…
Descriptors: Administration, Charts, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs
Evaluating an Automated Career Information Development System: Research Results and Techniques for System Assessment.
Flynn, Marilyn L.; DiBello, Louis V. – 1982
The purpose of this paper is to summarize an evaluation of the PLATO career information development system (CIDS) at two sites in Illinois: Truman College, Chicago, and the Champaign Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Consortium. Data were obtained between March 31 and June 28, 1982 from 229 users in regard to six questions/issues that were…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Counseling, Career Education, Career Exploration
Multi-Access Computing: Modern Research and Requirements.
Rosenthal, Paul H., Ed.; Mish, Russell K., Ed. – 1974
This book is developed from the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and the System Development Corporation. It presents a survey and a practical guide for formulating individual application requirements and forecasting future availability of data processing capabilities. Part I consists of seven articles covering…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science