Assisted query formulation using normalised word vector and dynamic ontological filtering

Abstract

Information seekers using the usual search techniques and engines are delighted by the sheer power of the technology at their command ? speed, quantity. Upon closer inspection of the results, and reflection upon the next stages of the information seeking knowledge work, users are typically overwhelmed, and frustrated. We propose a partial solution by focusing on the query formulation aspect of the information seeking problem. First we introduce our version of a semantic analysis algorithm, named Normalised Word Vector, and explain its application in assisted query formulation. Secondly we introduce our ideas of supporting query refinement via Dynamic Ontological Filtering.