Information Technology and the Conduct of Research The User's View (1989) / Chapter Skim
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Introduction
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, discussed ways of improving scientific and technical communication and asked, "How can scientists and engineers be encouraged to use the new electronic modalities innovatively and effectively? " The science policy community has occasionally discussed how computer and communication technologies affect research, although mostly as a corollary to other policy issues such as the need for support for advanced computing, the computing requirements of individual research disciplines, national security concerns about information dissemination, or the potential of developments in information technology research.
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In considering its charge, the Panel decided that the goal of the study would be to recommend how to stimulate research through the use of information technology, and the focus of the study would be on both current and prospective uses. Because little research on general scientific uses of information technology now exists, the Panel gathered additional information from several disciplines representing the range of scientific and engineering research.
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One audience includes the policymakers and leaders of those institutions responsible for the support and management of research. For this audience, the Panel describes issues and impediments, and recommends ways of helping the research community enhance its use of information technology.
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