Field wise

Article Abstract:

The UK Royal Geographic Society's Expedition Advisory Center (EAC) supports high-quality fieldwork, especially by undergraduates, with seminars and printed guides as well as grants. In March 1996 the EAC co-hosted a series of London seminars on field techniques for assessing biodiversity, led by experts who have run multiple expeditions. These included training in using increasingly affordable high-technology equipment for recording sounds, digital mapping, and Global Positioning Systems.

Methods, Services, Geographical research

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Follow the signposts: when it comes to expeditions, preparation is everything

Article Abstract:

The Royal Geographical Society's (RGS) Expedition Advisory Center (EAC) in London, offers information, training and other forms of assistance to those who want to plan an expedition. While their main focus is undergraduate study, the resources of the RGS and EAC are available to anyone who wishes to plan an overseas expedition or learn more about them. These resources include expedition reports and publications on research methodologies.

Information services

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Load in and wise up

Article Abstract:

Microsoft's Encarta '95 CD-ROM encyclopedia is a multi-media database using video, audio, and photographic clips as well as extensive text. Its geographical coverage would be improved by additional access points for novice users, while its anthropomorphic and US biases are annoying. However, it can provide a wealth of information for students, and its video and hyper-text features are truly exceptional.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias, Electronic reference books, Microsoft Encarta '95 (Electronic reference)

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