The Indexer: The International Journal of Indexing

Term selection:1 the key to successful indexing

The Indexer: The International Journal of Indexing (2009), 27, (3), 98–100.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3828/indexer.2009.32
Language
English
Pages
3

Abstract

Zhang Qiyu explores the role of term selection in producing an index which is truly fit for purpose, covering such matters as: ‘term selection’ and why it is important; identification of what is and is not ‘indexable’; multiple versus single indexes; structure and design of the index. He concludes with some golden rules.

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Qiyu, Zhang