A computer data base system for indexing research papers

Abstract

A set of computer programs has been developed that allows the cataloging, classifying, retrieval, and editing of citations of research papers through the use of a computer terminal. The system is designed to help the user organize, edit, file, and retrieve copies of research papers. The program allows the user to list alphabetically (by first author) all references stored and retrieve them through the computer terminal or hard-copy printing device. A major advantage of implementing a system for personal copies of research papers is that it allows the user to consider the references as forming a research data base and allows the user to search through them using new search strategies. The key-word mode allows the user to select up to six key words (up to 16 characters each). The key words are then extracted whenever they appear in either the key-word index or the title of the research paper. The extracted record is then printed (hard copy) or appears on the computer display terminal (at the option of the user). The record appearing lists the author, record number, file code, publication date, title, publication name, volume and page number, and up to six key words.