Abstract
This paper reports on U-PLanT's (University of North Carolina Plant Language Team) vocabulary solutions, including Project OpenKey vocabulary developments. The paper explores the meaning of vocabulary; discusses plant keys, plant taxonomy, and descriptive vocabulary used for plant identification; introduces U-PLanT's research and development activities and current inquiry. Vocabulary solutions presented include a suite of vocabulary tools, a preliminary process model with steps for the development of vocabulary tools, and guiding principles for the development of descriptive plant vocabulary. This work has been conducted to address the student/scientist vocabulary gap and facilitate student access to primary scientific resources found in education digital initiatives.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 99-110 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications |
| State | Published - 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 5th International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, DC-2005 - Madrid, Spain Duration: Sep 12 2005 → Sep 15 2005 |
Keywords
- Descriptive vocabulary
- Metadata
- Plant taxonomy
- Plant vocabulary
- Primary resources
- Science education digital libraries
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science Applications
- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
- Software