Tabs

Functions

(1 - 10 of 16)    Previous  |  Next    
Term Definitions
Abstract An abstract is a short summary of the content of a paper. It is often presented in the beginning of an article or a research paper. An abstract can help you to decide if the document is relevant to th…
Abstracts An abstract is a short summary of the content of a paper. It is often presented in the beginning of an article or a research paper. An abstract can help you to decide if the document is relevant to th…
Algorithm An algorithm is a set of instructions designed to solve a particular task. Many digital devices, e.g. navigation systems or traffic signals, make decisions based on prewritten algorithms. For example,…
Authentication Authentication is used as a necessary step to prove your authorisation to access a certain website. Usually this implies providing your user number and your password.
Boolean Operators Boolean operators (named after George Boole) are used to connect individual search terms. Depending on which operator is used (and/or/not), the search terms can be combined or excluded from the search…
Database A database is a collection of interrelated data digitally stored and organised to allow easy for easy search for information. Subject databases include descriptive data (metadata) about subject litera…
Databases A database is a collection of interrelated data digitally stored and organised to allow easy for easy search for information. Subject databases include descriptive data (metadata) about subject litera…
DBIS The database system DBIS lists scholarly databases licenced by libraries. You will be able to access the databases licenced by the Göttingen State and University Library via DBIS. The database system …
EZB The Electronic Journals Library (EZB) contains scholarly online-journals on all subjects. You can search for journals (not journal articles) in the EZB. You will be able to access the journals licence…
Full-text Full-text is a resource that contains the complete text of an article or a book chapter and not only a citation or an abstract. Full-texts are often available as PDF documents for download.
(1 - 10 of 16)    Previous  |  Next