Update Adds New Terms to ERIC Thesaurus

Nov. 15, 2012

The latest update to the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors introduces the following 18 new searchable terms (Descriptors):

American Indian Students
Audience Response Systems
Career Readiness
Collectivism
Employers
Health Sciences
Hierarchical Linear Modeling
Informed Consent
Interference (Learning)
Neurosciences
Online Surveys
Parent Surveys
Positive Attitudes
Progress Monitoring
Risk Assessment
Selection Criteria
State Policy
Taxonomy

The update also adds synonyms (i.e., non-searchable terms) that guide users to the appropriate search term(s) (e.g., "Multilevel Models" use " Hierarchical Linear Modeling") and includes changes to scope notes (definitions) to clarify usage. For more information about current and previous changes to the Thesaurus, go to Maintaining the ERIC Thesaurus.

Searchers use Descriptors to construct effective, precise searches. You can browse and search the complete file at www.eric.ed.gov/thesaurus. ERIC welcomes recommendations for additions and changes to the Thesaurus. Visit the For Librarians area of the website and see "Getting Involved."