Constructing a Thesaurus
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
2 Days
This course, based on the new BSI standard, will give you a practical guide to producing and maintaining a thesaurus. Suitable for: Those who need to develop an understanding of using language to construct a thesaurus.
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Teachers and trainers (1)
David Bawden
Course Director
Course programme
Programme Features
This two-day course, based on the new BSI standard, will give you a practical guide to producing and maintaining a thesaurus.
- Introduction to thesaurus construction
- Facet analysis
- Term collection
- Term organisation
- Thesaurus display
- Thesaurus maintenance and operation
- Practical sessions
On completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the functions of a thesaurus and the role of organisation and knowledge in thesaurus construction
- Appreciate the standard rules for vocabulary control and thesaural relationships
- Select the most appropriate form of thesaural display
- appreciate the ways in which thesauri are being used on the Internet
- Understand new forms of thesaurus being developed for the digital environment
Additional information
ASLIB Members £475 plus VAT Non Members £595 plus VAT
Constructing a Thesaurus