Module 1 Taxonomies in Context      Introduction     Definition   Traditional Taxonomy   Three Taxonomy Perspectives   Terminology Shift   Problem Defined   Problem Impact   Structure as Solution   Benefits   Search Improvements   Navigation   Operational Effectiveness   Knowledge Asset Management   Knowledge Management   Content Management   Information Architecture   Aspects of IA Design   Taxonomy and IA   Applications   Content and Communication Integration   Portals   Knowledge Maps   Module 2 Taxonomy Basics      Introduction     Classification   Structures   Definitions   Classification Process   Defining Categories   Building Hierarchies   Faceted Classification   Faceted Methodology   Controlled Vocabulary   Definition   Types of Controlled Vocabulary   1. Synonym Ring   2. Authority File   3. Taxonomy   4. Thesaurus   5. Ontology   6. Topic Map   Thesaurus - A Closer Look   Thesaurus Relationships   1. Equivalence   2. Hierarchical   3. Associative   Thesaurus vs Taxonomy   Metathesaurus   Building A Thesaurus   1. Develop A Strategy   2. Look For A Thesaurus   3. Gather Terms   4. Find A Structure   5. Handle Synonyms   6. Record the Rules   7. Apply the Thesaurus   8. Manage Change   Thesaurus Resource List   Metadata   Definitions   Types of Metadata   Importance of Metadata   Metadata Standards   Selected Metadata Resources   XML Markup Language   Building a Metadata Schema   1 Identify Metadata   2 Select a Schema   3 Compile Metadata   4 Develop Repository   5 Create Metadata   Taxonomies and Metadata   Enriching Metadata   Module 3 Software Tools      Introduction     Automatic Categorization Tools   Limitations   Features   Categorization Techniques   Building a Taxonomy   Categorization Process   Human Involvement   Tool Selection   Thesaurus Management Software   Functions   Features   Vendor List     Module 4 Design      Introduction     Domain and Purpose   Define the Domain   Identify User Needs   State the Purpose   Design Elements   Objectives   Design Approaches   Structures   Designing Categories   Levels of Hierarchy   Top-down, Bottom-Up Design   Depth and Breadth   Quality Assurance   Pre-Built Taxonomies   Advanced Design   Enterprise Taxonomies   Faceted Taxonomies   Facets   Facet Creation   Facet Deployment   Folksonomies   Module 5 Planning      Introduction     Making a Business Case   Content Survey   Information Problem   Quantifying Benefits   Adding Business Value   Resource Requirements   Estimating Costs   Cost-Benefit Analysis   Assessing Risk   Project Phases   Start Up   Design   Implementation   . Technical Integration   . Putting It to Work   Maintenance   . Governance   . Change Management   Project Management   Project Team   Management Structure   Criteria for Success   Strategic Issues   Integration With KM   Categorization Requirements   Top Down v Bottom Up   Man/Machine Balance   Taxonomy Coverage   Pitfalls     Case Studies

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