Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. Research Technology Group

In 1990, the Research Technology Group (RTG) was established within the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS). RTG developed a text retrieval and analysis program called WordCruncher which was used as a research tool by the foundation. In 2001 RTG became its own unit within the newly created Institute for the Study and Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts.

Description

Established: 1990

Abolished: 2001

Location: Provo, Utah (1990-2001)

Functions

The Research Technology Group (RTG) developed and maintained a text retrieval and analysis program called WordCruncher. RTG also assisted in the preparation of WordCruncher versions of electronic texts. With WordCruncher, one can easily find where one or more words occur in electronic texts. Its analysis tools facilitate the study of textual content and language.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Research Technology Group functioned under the administrative direction of a program manager.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (1990-2001)

Later unit: Institute for the Study and Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts. Research Technology Group (2001)

Sources

Brigham Young University, Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. Retrieved on April 14,2010, from Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship website: http://maxwellinstitute.byu.edu/ (In 2001 RTG became its own unit within the newly created Institute for the Study and Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts.; The Research Technology Group (RTG) developed and maintained a text retrieval and analysis program called WordCruncher. RTG also assisted in the preparation of WordCruncher versions of electronic texts. With WordCruncher, one can easily find where one or more words occur in electronic texts. Its analysis tools facilitate the study of textual content and language. )

Brigham Young University, News Release. Retrieved on April 12, 2010, from the BYU news website: http://news.byu.edu/archive06-Mar-maxwell.aspx (ISPART was created in 2001.)

Brigham Young University, Wordcruncher Retrieved on April 14, 2010, from the Wordcruncher website: http://wordcruncher.byu.edu/wordcruncher/contact.htm (The Research Technology Group functioned under the administrative direction of a program manager.)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00078

Creator: CEP