Provides a standard representation of a starting point interface. Allows user to search over a huge collection of tables of data through entry of specific fields (eg. table titles and text)

LexisNexis Interface - Standard Version

Similar to the standard representation of the starting point interface, but presents users with a preview of the tables directly at the starting point. Users can also view alternate versions within datasets and do comparisons.

LexisNexis Interface - Browsable Visualization Version

Presents a series of question-answer interactions between the user and the system to mimic the interaction provided by a human search intermediary (eg. a librarian).

Interactive Dialogues

Search starting points are presented in many ways. A few examples are:
- Hyperlinked directories of websites
- LexisNexis Interface for statistical databases
- Interactive Dialogues

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A primary step in addressing information need is deciding what resources and tools to use. Search starting points narrow down users' search process through process of filtration

Source Selection

Hearst, M. A. (2009). Search user interfaces. Cambridge University Press. [https://searchuserinterfaces.com/book/]

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