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ERIC Number: EJ491442
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-8231
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Needs for Research in Indexing.
Milstead, Jessica L.
Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v45 n8 p577-82 Sep 1994
Uncovers issues in indexing that need scientific research, including the cognitive processes of indexers and users; vocabulary control; how best to supplement human indexers' intellectual effort with computer capabilities; structure and layout of indexes on the printed page and on the computer screen; and evaluation of indexes. (Contains 21 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Cognitive Processes, Computer Graphics, Evaluation Needs, Indexes, Indexing, Information Seeking, Layout (Publications), Research Needs, Screen Design (Computers), Thesauri, User Needs (Information), Vocabulary
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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