Application of Internet Technology in Assembling Literature for Palaeontological Research

摘要

The anthology and study of literature is an imperative aspect of any scientific research. Indeed, it provides the current status of the research problem and highlights any lacunas or flaws remaining in it. In addition, it also avoids the duplication of research work, increases the understanding of the research problem and provides better ways to address it. While describing a fossil specimen, the collection of literature becomes a serious concern in order to know whether the fossil was previously described. Earlier, the collection of palaeontological literature was not an easy task, but now the recent advent of information and communication technology, including internet browsing, makes the collection of literature much easier and rapid and, thus, extensively facilitates carrying out research in palaeontology rapidly.