The information analyst as a quality filter in the scientific communication process
S. D. Neill
There are two major problems in the field of information use today—the quantity material produced and its quality. Quality is kinds—innovation or newness results, validity results. This paper concerned with problem how to screen literature using this criterion as a filter. Various quality filtering systems dis cussed, including peer review expert panels, prob lems associated them delineated. It proposed that analyst (defined anew herein) be used filter identify research papers, especially criterion. A discussion pros cons recom mendation initiated. The has objectives: (1) establish definition one jobs field, (2) present an idea will increase our ability control scientific literature.
Journal of Information Science