Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
This research study is a descriptive analysis of the search features of general electronic encyclopedias in the CD-ROM format. This study describes the browse, analytical and hierarchical search features commonly found in seven electronic encyclopedias. The study found that browse search features are a linear index of titles or subjects, analytical search features offer simple and complex options while the software searches full text, and hierarchical search features offer subject breakdown from broad categories to specific articles. Common trends and variations are described through the use of text, screen shots and tables.
Year of Submission
1997
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department
Division of School Library Studies
First Advisor
Marjorie L. Pappas
Date Original
7-28-1997
Object Description
1 PDF file (vii, 90 pages)
Copyright
©1997 Barb Ehlers
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Ehlers, Barb, "A descriptive analysis of the search features of general electronic encyclopedias" (1997). Graduate Research Papers. 1974.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1974
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