Electronic Data Processing for Radiocarbon Dates

1968 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. E. Taylor ◽  
Rainer Berger ◽  
B. Dimsdale
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Retrieval System ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Electronic Data Processing ◽  
Punch Card ◽  
Electronic Data ◽  
Radiocarbon Dates ◽  
System A ◽  
Radiocarbon Data

AbstractThe need for a more flexible index for radiocarbon dates with shorter retrieval times has led to a suggestion for the development of an electronic or punch-card data retrieval system. A suggested format for coding radiocarbon data on punch cards and two techniques for the rapid retrieval of desired information are discussed.

On-Line Documentation Systems: History and Issues

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (13) ◽  
pp. 1027-1030
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Limanowski
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Data Processing ◽  
Electronic Data Processing ◽  
Documentation System ◽  
Electronic Data ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
History Of ◽  
On Line ◽  
Documentation Systems ◽  
Paper Documentation

The present paper provides a brief history of Electronic Data Processing Systems and their supporting user documentation. The problems inherent to paper documentation are highlighted. Techniques employed to improve on-line reject messages in addition to the development of an online user documentation system are discussed. Future challenges facing the human factors specialist involved in development of on-line documentation are outlined.

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