thumbnail

A computer program for creating keyword indexes to textual data files

Open-File Report 72-259
By:
https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr72259

Links

Abstract

A keyword-in-context (KWIC) or out-of-context (KWOC) index is a convenient means of organizing information. This keyword index program can be used to create either KWIC or KWOC indexes of bibliographic references or other types of information punched on. cards, typed on optical scanner sheets, or retrieved from various Department of Interior data bases using the Generalized Information Processing System (GIPSY). The index consists of a 'bibliographic' section and a keyword-section based on the permutation of. document titles, project titles, environmental impact statement titles, maps, etc. or lists of descriptors. The program can also create a back-of-the-book index to documents from a list of descriptors. By providing the user with a wide range of input and output options, the program provides the researcher, manager, or librarian with a means of-maintaining a list and index to documents in. a small library, reprint collection, or office file.

Suggested Citation

Moody, D.W., 1972, A computer program for creating keyword indexes to textual data files: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 72-259, i, 27 leaves ;1972., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr72259.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title A computer program for creating keyword indexes to textual data files
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 72-259
DOI 10.3133/ofr72259
Year Published 1972
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description i, 27 leaves ;1972.
Additional publication details