Dialog training workbooks cover basic and advanced search techniques, as well as specific applications for researchers in business, intellectual property, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, engineering and many other subject areas. View the course workbooks with the free Adobe Reader.
About the Workbooks
Most workbooks contain:
examples of typical search applications lists of the most relevant databases and information resources background information on the industry or discipline tips from expert researchers
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Each Fast Start tutorial for new users presents the main features of the service in approximately 20 to 30 pages of illustrated text. These tutorials have been designed as self-instructional tools to help you learn the basics in a hurry.
This workbook is designed for individuals new to the Dialog system who want an introduction to Dialog commands and databases. The workbook is divided into four sections: planning a search, conducting the search online, modifying and enhancing the search, DIALINDEX, Alerts and wrap-up. A variety of online
practice exercises are provided to enable immediate application of search techniques to on-the-job research needs. Practice exercises cover the basic techniques for researching news & business; life sciences & chemistry; intellectual
property; and engineering/technology. Current through June 2003.
This workbook is designed for individuals
new to the Dialog
system who want an introduction
to the Dialog commands and
databases. The workbook is divided
in two parts: Part 1 covers
the Guided Search interface (1.5
hours); Part 2, the Command
Search interface (3.0 hours). Each
part may be taken independently
of the other. A variety of online
practice exercises are
provided to enable immediate application
of search techniques
to on-the-job research needs. Practice
exercises cover the
basic techniques for researching
news & business; life
sciences & chemistry; intellectual
property; and engineering/technology.
Appendixes present DIALINDEX and
Alerts. Current through
June 2003.
Develop Dialog search skills using the practice
exercises in the booklet. Each search topic
has been created to work in the Dialog ONTAP
practice files.
Fast Start to Dialog1 is designed to familiarize
you with the basic features and content of Dialog1,
a suite of powerful yet simple to use search forms.
Its question-driven format allows fast access to
high quality information and does not require knowledge
of command language. It is organized by horizontal
and vertical markets to enable you to find the information
you are looking for fast.. After reviewing this guide
you will be able to use Dialog1 to find valuable
strategic information to meet your professional needs.
Special features provide useful search tips, file
descriptions, sample records and a map interface
for searching regional news. Currently available
modules include:
In DialogLink 5 many familiar commands have been enhanced
with an interactive, graphical
interface. Fast Start to DialogLink
5 familiarizes
you with the basic features of DialogLink 5 and
then discusses the enhanced and new commands. After
reviewing this guide, you will be able to
use DialogLink 5 to find valuable strategic information
to meet your professional needs. In order
to keep the guide as brief as possible, not every
feature is illustrated. Learn more about other
features of DialogLink 5 by reading the extensive
online
help, consulting the DialogLink
5 User Guide, contacting your Dialog representative
or the
Knowledge
Center in your region or attending
a local or online training
class. See the “Wrap
Up” section for more details.
Fast Start to DialogPRO is designed to familiarize
you with the basic features and content of
DialogPRO. After reviewing this guide, you
will be able to use DialogPRO to find valuable
strategic information to meet your professional
needs.
Fast Start to DialogSelect is designed to familiarize you with the basic features and content of DialogSelect.
After reviewing this guide you will be able to use DialogSelect
to find valuable strategic information to meet your professional needs.
DialogSelect helps you stay informed about
competitors, customers, investments, research trends, scientific developments, and legal issues by giving you easy access to:
The workbook offers explanations and
illustrations of the
Dialog system search commands and
features, including: BEGIN,
EXPAND, SELECT, TYPE, TARGET commands,
as well as DIALINDEX
and a review of key Dialog system
documentation. The workbook
includes practice exercises and a
separate appendix of practice
exercises for the ONTAP databases.
Experienced Dialog searchers are introduced
the features and commands that make
Dialog unique among online information
services. During this 3-hour class,
explore the power of Dialog's data
analysis tool (RANK); customized
output options: (PRINT, SORT and
REPORT); techniques for working with
multi-page report databases; search
SAVE features; advanced operators;
improving search precision using
controlled vocabulary; and specialized
finding tools (Finder Files).
Prerequisites: The workbook assumes knowledge of basic
system commands at the level presented
in Introduction
to DialogWeb
or Classic Dialog online course.
(Level 2) [125005]
Developing Dialog Searching Expertise, Power Searching Techniques (Classic
Dialog)
Master the most powerful (and unique)
features of Dialog in this 3-hour
class. Topics covered include: using
online thesauri
(EXPLODE); special techniques for
searching numeric data and
online images; advanced output options
(TAG format); e-mail
delivery and exporting data for use
in spreadsheets, online
catalogs and databases; and improving
search efficiency with
MAP and SELECT STEPS.
Prerequisites: The
workbook assumes extensive
experience of Dialog command language
searching and completion
of Developing Dialog Searching
Expertise, Part 3: Advanced.
(Level 4) [125007]
This workbook provides those with an interest in the medical and science fields with an overview of special indexing and features of the EMBASE®, BIOSIS Previews®, and SCISEARCH® databases on Dialog. The workbook highlights more advanced techniques, such as the use of the DIALINDEX® database, OneSearch® feature, REMOVE DUPLICATES and RANK commands and the Dialog Alert service in applications appropriate for biomedical research.
Prerequisites: The workbook assumes knowledge of basic system commands at the level presented in the Introduction to DialogWeb or Classic Dialog online course.
In addition, a minimum of 3 months experience searching Dialog is recommended. (Level 3)
Engineering Information & Techniques on Dialog (Classic Dialog)
This updated workbook provides an overview of the special indexing and features of science and technology databases on Dialog. Emphasis is given to
using online resources to enhance
your understanding of unfamiliar
technologies. A chart of databases
will help in database selection,
and special emphasis is given to
using online thesauri, Additional
Indexes, and the RANK command throughout
the Engineering Process.
Prerequisites: To get the most from techniques featured in this workbook, you should be familiar with basic system commands at the level presented in an introductory Dialog online course, including Fast Start to Dialog Featuring DialogClassic Web, Part 1 and Part 2 or a self-paced workbook: Fast Start to DialogClassic Web or Fast Start to DialogLink 5. In addition, a minimum of 3 months experience seaching Dialog is recommended. (Level 3)
Introduction to Trademark Searching Using DialogClassic Web™
Search techniques specific to the needs of trademark researchers are presented. Sample searches are shown for: retrieving exact trademarks; finding common variations in marks using the Rotated Index; determining trademark ownership; using classification codes and goods & services data; searching Asian trademarks and monitoring trademark activity. Sample searches are demonstrated using the DialogClassic Web interface.
Prerequisites: The workbook assumes elementary knowledge of basic systems commands gained through hands-on experience using DialogClassic Web, or as presented in the online course Trademark Search Basics on Dialog. A brief review of basic Dialog commands is included.
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