CONCORD: the development of a free‐text retrieval system for microcomputers and its use in legal education

1986 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Slade ◽  
William Smith
Keyword(s):  
Retrieval System ◽  
Legal Education ◽  
Text Retrieval ◽  
Free Text

Viewdata‐type searching in a free‐text (DECO) system; modifications that make searching easier for inexperienced users

1984 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 308-320
Author(s):  
W.M. Henry
Keyword(s):  
Retrieval System ◽  
Text Retrieval ◽  
Hierarchical System ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Electronic Book ◽  
Inverted File ◽  
Retrieval Systems ◽  
Instructional Aids ◽  
Text Searching

The paper describes how slight changes to a free‐text retrieval system (DECO) enable two methods of searching (free‐text and hierarchical) to be offered in one system (VIEWDECO). Users are thus free to choose either method, without the need to switch between different databases. Apart from introducing menus, which are an integral part of a viewdata (hierarchical) system, the technique has also been used to incorporate help messages and other instructional aids. A third method of searching, the ‘Electronic Book’, is also described. Providing three methods of searching in one retrieval system caters for users with a much wider range of skills, and presents an opportunity for a gradual, self‐paced transition to free‐text searching. The technique involves relatively small changes, and should be applicable to many other inverted file, free‐text retrieval systems.

A PC-based free text retrieval system for health care providers

1987 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
James K. Massey ◽  
Ralph R. Grams ◽  
Ming Jin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Retrieval System ◽  
Text Retrieval ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Care Providers
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