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Semantic search – an Interview with Brooke Aker

By admin ⋅ December 15, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

If you are not yet convinced that the semantic web will transform your job as journalist or researcher, then Expert System USA CEO Brooke Aker may change your mind. Before taking up his post at Expert System he formed both Acuity Software and Cipher Systems. He has worked with 130 of the Global 2000 in the formation and operation of successful intelligence and is a key commentator on the semantic web.

Neat presentation on semantic search

By admin ⋅ November 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Following on from my articles on Web 3.0 for journalism.co.uk and the full interview with John Breslin, I came across this short by excellent presentation by Brooke Aker on What is Semantic Search?

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Get to grips with advanced techniques

Colin's next Advanced Internet Research course will be held in July 2009 - dates soon. This course covers advanced search engine techniques, investigative strategies, making the most of social networking and social bookmarking sites and much more. This course is delivered in partnership with journalism.co.uk.

For more details see the journalism.co.uk course page.

"This course has really broadened my mind on ways to use the internet. It was fascinating and hugely helpful." - Alexandra Culliford. European Service Network. May, 2008.

"I found this course both enjoyable and educational – the presentation style was informal yet effective and it was most beneficial being in a small group. The tutor is clearly highly experienced and proficient in the subject and his enthusiasm for it came through." - Michelle Marshall, editor of European Cleaning Journal. February, 2009.

"Brilliant course, packed full with information, practical advice and tools." - Tara Evans. This is Money. 2008.