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Main Author: Vista, Alvin
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1034851
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contents An Impact-Based Filtering Approach for Literature Searches Vista, Alvin Search Strategies Online Searching Information Literacy Information Skills Computer Simulation Citation Analysis Library Research Library Services Literature Reviews Usability Electronic Libraries Efficiency Computer System Design This paper aims to present an alternative and simple method to improve the filtering of search results so as to increase the efficiency of literature searches, particularly for individual researchers who have limited logistical resources. The method proposed here is scope restriction using an impact-based filter, made possible by the emergence of freely available citation databases in conjunction with new tools to access and process the data efficiently. Results from a simulated search are compared between a conventional date-ranged filtered search and an impact-based filtered search using Publish or Perish as the citation analysis software. The utility and practical implications of this approach are further discussed.
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spellingShingle An Impact-Based Filtering Approach for Literature Searches
Vista, Alvin
Search Strategies
Online Searching
Information Literacy
Information Skills
Computer Simulation
Citation Analysis
Library Research
Library Services
Literature Reviews
Usability
Electronic Libraries
Efficiency
Computer System Design
An Impact-Based Filtering Approach for Literature Searches Vista, Alvin Search Strategies Online Searching Information Literacy Information Skills Computer Simulation Citation Analysis Library Research Library Services Literature Reviews Usability Electronic Libraries Efficiency Computer System Design This paper aims to present an alternative and simple method to improve the filtering of search results so as to increase the efficiency of literature searches, particularly for individual researchers who have limited logistical resources. The method proposed here is scope restriction using an impact-based filter, made possible by the emergence of freely available citation databases in conjunction with new tools to access and process the data efficiently. Results from a simulated search are compared between a conventional date-ranged filtered search and an impact-based filtered search using Publish or Perish as the citation analysis software. The utility and practical implications of this approach are further discussed.
title An Impact-Based Filtering Approach for Literature Searches
topic Search Strategies
Online Searching
Information Literacy
Information Skills
Computer Simulation
Citation Analysis
Library Research
Library Services
Literature Reviews
Usability
Electronic Libraries
Efficiency
Computer System Design
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1034851