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Automated Assistance in the Formulation of Search Statements for Bibliographic Databases.
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Oakes, Michael P.; Taylor, Malcolm J. – Information Processing & Management, 1998
Reports on the design of an automated query system to help pharmacologists access the Derwent Drug File (DDF). Topics include knowledge types; knowledge representation; role of the search intermediary; vocabulary selection, thesaurus, and user input in natural language; browsing; evaluation methods; and search statement generation for the World…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods, Knowledge Representation
Development of Web-Based Tutorials for Online Databases.
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Prestamo, Anne M. – Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, 1998
Oklahoma State University needed remotely accessible bibliographic instruction materials covering various electronic databases. As a prototype for future development, the database ProQuest Direct (PQD) was selected as the Web-based tutorial subject. Discussion includes PQD selection criteria; audience/environment analysis; strategy analysis; unit…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication