Difference between revisions of "Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies. Research Technology Group"
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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. | 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. | ||
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Later unit: [[later unit::Institute for the Study and Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts. Research Technology Group]] ([[date::2001]]) | Later unit: [[later unit::Institute for the Study and Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts. Research Technology Group]] ([[date::2001]]) | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:22, 28 December 2011
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.
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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