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Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Training of Personnel
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Organization and Classification: Tools and Methods - Part 1A
1, record 1, English, Organization%20and%20Classification%3A%20Tools%20and%20Methods%20%2D%20Part%201A
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This course(part 1A) provides an overview of OC [organization et classification] rules and the roles and responsibilities of the key stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to write, critique and evaluate work descriptions from various occupational groups. 1, record 1, English, - Organization%20and%20Classification%3A%20Tools%20and%20Methods%20%2D%20Part%201A
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
P911: a Canada School of Public Service course code. 2, record 1, English, - Organization%20and%20Classification%3A%20Tools%20and%20Methods%20%2D%20Part%201A
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Organisation and Classification: Tools and Methods - Part 1A
- Organization and Classification - Part 1A
- Organisation and Classification - Part 1A
- Tools and Methods - Part 1A
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Organisation et classification : Outils et méthodes - Partie 1A
1, record 1, French, Organisation%20et%20classification%20%3A%20Outils%20et%20m%C3%A9thodes%20%2D%20Partie%201A
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce cours (partie 1A) présente une vue d'ensemble des règles d'OC [organisation et classification] ainsi que les rôles et responsabilités des intervenants clés. Les participants auront l'occasion de rédiger, de critiquer et d'évaluer des descriptions de poste des divers groupes professionnels. 1, record 1, French, - Organisation%20et%20classification%20%3A%20Outils%20et%20m%C3%A9thodes%20%2D%20Partie%201A
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
P911 : code de cours de l'École de la fonction publique du Canada. 2, record 1, French, - Organisation%20et%20classification%20%3A%20Outils%20et%20m%C3%A9thodes%20%2D%20Partie%201A
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Organisation et classification - Partie 1A
- Outils et méthodes - Partie 1A
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2014-08-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- search time
1, record 2, English, search%20time
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rotational delay 1, record 2, English, rotational%20delay
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
time required for the read/write head of a direct access storage device to locate a particular record on a track corresponding to a given address or key 1, record 2, English, - search%20time
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
search time; rotational delay: terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO 2382-12:1988]. 2, record 2, English, - search%20time
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temps d'exploration
1, record 2, French, temps%20d%27exploration
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- temps de rotation 1, record 2, French, temps%20de%20rotation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dans une mémoire à accès direct, temps nécessaire pour que la tête de lecture-écriture puisse atteindre sur une piste un enregistrement particulier correspondant à une adresse ou à une clé donnée 1, record 2, French, - temps%20d%27exploration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temps d'exploration; temps de rotation : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO 2382-12:1988]. 2, record 2, French, - temps%20d%27exploration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-06-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Office Automation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mindware
1, record 3, English, mindware
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ideaware 2, record 3, English, ideaware
correct
- thought organiser 3, record 3, English, thought%20organiser
correct
- idea processor 4, record 3, English, idea%20processor
correct
- thought processor 5, record 3, English, thought%20processor
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[a] software designed to develop the user’s awareness. 6, record 3, English, - mindware
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
But is it possible to improve on the mental processes that go into the creative thought writing represents? Some people say it is a theory that has prompted the development of an emerging genre of software called idea processors. There are several packages available for micros and minis that improve writing efficiency, cut down on brain drain, improve research capability and help harness the incredible energy of brainstorms. 7, record 3, English, - mindware
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mindware is microcomputer-based software that extends and enhances a user’s thought processes. Fine mindware products are reviewed: Living Videotext’s Thinktank, Softpath System’s Brainstormer, Fastware’s Thor, Idea Ware, The Idea Processor and Maxthink’s Maxthink. 8, record 3, English, - mindware
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Thought organisers are word processing packages that allow a user to enter information into the computer in the way he/she might write notes on an index card. Key words are then used to sort this into logical sequence. 3, record 3, English, - mindware
Record 3, Key term(s)
- mindware system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Bureautique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conceptuel
1, record 3, French, conceptuel
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- progiciel organisateur d'idées 1, record 3, French, progiciel%20organisateur%20d%27id%C3%A9es
masculine noun
- psychologiciel 2, record 3, French, psychologiciel
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Ofimática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- procesador de ideas
1, record 3, Spanish, procesador%20de%20ideas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programática de aplicación de las computadoras (ordenadores) personales que permite al usuario organizar sus pensamientos en forma de esquema, modificando, ampliando, condensando y reorganizando los diversos asuntos según sea necesario. 1, record 3, Spanish, - procesador%20de%20ideas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
- Training of Personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- learning log 1, record 4, English, learning%20log
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The learning log serves many of the functions of an ongoing laboratory notebook. During most class sessions, students write for about five minutes, often summarizing the class lecture material, noting the key points of a lab session, raising unanswered questions from a preceding class. 1, record 4, English, - learning%20log
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carnet d'apprentissage
1, record 4, French, carnet%20d%27apprentissage
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
- Capacitación del personal
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- diario de aprendizaje
1, record 4, Spanish, diario%20de%20aprendizaje
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-06-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Printing for Blind Persons
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brailler
1, record 5, English, brailler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- braille writer 2, record 5, English, braille%20writer
correct
- braille typewriter 3, record 5, English, braille%20typewriter
correct
- braillewriter 4, record 5, English, braillewriter
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A typewriter producing relief letters in braille. 5, record 5, English, - brailler
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A braille writer, or brailler, is a machine used to write braille.... Braille writers have six keys and a space bar. Each key corresponds to a dot of the six dot braille cell. 6, record 5, English, - brailler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Impression pour personnes aveugles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine braille
1, record 5, French, machine%20braille
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- machine à écrire en braille 2, record 5, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9crire%20en%20braille
correct, feminine noun
- machine à écrire braille 3, record 5, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9crire%20braille
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine imprimant des caractères formés de points saillants selon le système braille. 4, record 5, French, - machine%20braille
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La machine est] composée d'un clavier muni de six touches dont chacune correspond à un des six points possibles d'un caractère braille. 5, record 5, French, - machine%20braille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-01-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- custom key
1, record 6, English, custom%20key
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Encryption, used in some access control products, can go some way forwards preventing direct hardware read access; a virus will not be able to read or write in a DOS-legal fashion directly to and from a disk which has been encrypted using a custom key. 1, record 6, English, - custom%20key
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- clé spéciale
1, record 6, French, cl%C3%A9%20sp%C3%A9ciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- clef spéciale 2, record 6, French, clef%20sp%C3%A9ciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cryptage, utilisé par certains logiciels de contrôle d'accès, peut contribuer dans une certaine mesure à empêcher un accès direct en lecture; un virus n'aura pas la possibilité de lire ou d'écrire à la façon du DOS directement sur un disque crypté au moyen d'une clé spéciale. 1, record 6, French, - cl%C3%A9%20sp%C3%A9ciale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mind map
1, record 7, English, mind%20map
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The small group task for Tuesday morning was to develop a list of key components and characteristics of effective collaboration through addressing a specific scenario based on a real issue. Participants started this task with a creative brainstorming technique called "mind mapping" in which you write down as many facets of a subject as you can, linking the ideas together through theme lines. The following mind map was created for a scenario on preventing chronic disease. 1, record 7, English, - mind%20map
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- arbre conceptuel
1, record 7, French, arbre%20conceptuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classement des idées de solution. Entre toutes les idées éparses qui ont été émises, il faut donc trouver un lien, ou mieux établir un ordre. Pour cela, on cherchera à regrouper les idées qui relèvent du même concept : et ainsi on arrivera à des paquets de deux ou trois idées comparables. Puis, dans un deuxième temps, on cherchera à découvrir les ressemblances qui existent entre ces concepts; et, en procédant de la même façon que pour les idées, on fera des paquets de concepts. On créera ainsi autant de niveaux qu'il sera nécessaire pour qu'on arrive au concept dominant qui regroupera tous les autres et coïncidera avec l'objet de la recherche. [...] Pratiquement, un tel classement peut revêtir la forme d'un tableau à double entrée; souvent, on adoptera la forme plus souple de l'arbre conceptuel. 1, record 7, French, - arbre%20conceptuel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les circonstances dans lesquelles ces techniques sont utilisées peuvent varier à l'infini. Aussi, le cas échéant, d'autres solutions terminologiques plus spécifiques pourront aussi être retenues. Par exemple "trame conceptuelle" qui reprend l'idée du tissage d'un lien entre les solutions (webbing en anglais) ou "schéma conceptuel" qui s'apparente la représentation graphique de l'urbaniste. 2, record 7, French, - arbre%20conceptuel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-04-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mind mapping
1, record 8, English, mind%20mapping
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- webbing 1, record 8, English, webbing
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Way of organizing ideas and providing an overall view of subject or issue. 1, record 8, English, - mind%20mapping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The small group task for Tuesday morning was to develop a list of key components and characteristics of effective collaboration through addressing a specific scenario based on a real issue. Participants started this task with a creative brainstorming technique called "mind mapping" in which you write down as many facets of a subject as you can, linking the ideas together through theme lines. The following mind map was created for a scenario on preventing chronic disease. 1, record 8, English, - mind%20mapping
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- construction d'arbres conceptuels
1, record 8, French, construction%20d%27arbres%20conceptuels
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classement des idées de solution. Entre toutes les idées éparses qui ont été émises, il faut donc trouver un lien, ou mieux établir un ordre. Pour cela, on cherchera à regrouper les idées qui relèvent du même concept : et ainsi on arrivera à des paquets de deux ou trois idées comparables. Puis, dans un deuxième temps, on cherchera à découvrir les ressemblances qui existent entre ces concepts; et, en procédant de la même façon que pour les idées, on fera des paquets de concepts. On créera ainsi autant de niveaux qu'il sera nécessaire pour qu'on arrive au concept dominant qui regroupera tous les autres et coïncidera avec l'objet de la recherche. [...] Pratiquement, un tel classement peut revêtir la forme d'un tableau à double entrée; souvent, on adoptera la forme plus souple de l'arbre conceptuel. 2, record 8, French, - construction%20d%27arbres%20conceptuels
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les circonstances dans lesquelles ces techniques sont utilisées peuvent varier à l'infini. On peut donc parfois trouver des solutions terminologiques plus spécifiques à certains contextes. Ainsi on peut parler de "topologie conceptuelle" (l'idée de "mapping" en anglais); de "schématisation conceptuelle" (idée d'organisation des idées); de mariage d'idées comme on parle de mariage de couleurs ou de goûts. 1, record 8, French, - construction%20d%27arbres%20conceptuels
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Codes (Software)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- write key field
1, record 9, English, write%20key%20field
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
that part of the program status double-word that contains the write key. 1, record 9, English, - write%20key%20field
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Codes (Logiciels)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- zone clé d'écriture
1, record 9, French, zone%20cl%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9criture
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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