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Depicting the Use and Purpose of Documents to Improve Information Retrieval

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  • Michael D. Gordon

    (Computer and Information Systems Department, University of Michigan Business School, 701 Tappan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1234)

  • Scott A. Moore

    (Computer and Information Systems Department, University of Michigan Business School, 701 Tappan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1234)

Abstract

In this paper we discuss a new kind of information system that helps people be ready for information work and locate documents. This system differs from a traditional information retrieval system by relying extensively on descriptions of both how a document is used and the purposes it is used for. These descriptions are gathered as the document is electronically used and manipulated (e.g., by a word processor or e-mail system). A formal language represents this information.

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  • Michael D. Gordon & Scott A. Moore, 1999. "Depicting the Use and Purpose of Documents to Improve Information Retrieval," Information Systems Research, INFORMS, vol. 10(1), pages 23-37, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orisre:v:10:y:1999:i:1:p:23-37
    DOI: 10.1287/isre.10.1.23
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    1. Scott A. Moore, 2001. "A Foundation for Flexible Automated Electronic Communication," Information Systems Research, INFORMS, vol. 12(1), pages 34-62, March.

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