| Title: | Keywords, Titles, Abstracts, and Online Searches: Implications for Technical Writing. |
| Source: | Technical Writing Teacher v18 n2 p142-61 Spr 1991 |
| Standard No: | ISSN: 0888-4323 |
| Clearinghouse: | CS741922 |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | Describes current indexing systems, documents the shift from manual to automated indexing methods, and offers suggestions for writers and editors on the critical importance of careful wording and controlled vocabularies to ensure effective access to technical and scientific articles. Suggests teaching strategies for helping students control important aspects of writing for electronic information databases. |