Routinesuch

Routinesuch is a term used to describe a method for performing searches by following predefined routines or templates. It emphasizes procedural consistency and reuse of established query patterns to increase efficiency and reproducibility in information retrieval tasks.

In practice, routinesuch can refer to information retrieval workflows, data-science mining tasks, or investigative workflows in digital forensics, where a search task is decomposed into a sequence of steps such as keyword selection, boolean composition, application of filters, and result review.

Typically, a routinesuch framework includes components such as a repertoire of query templates, decision rules for refining queries, logging for auditability, and automation scripts that execute steps with minimal human intervention.

The term does not have a widely established definition in major reference works and is mainly found in niche discussions or German-language contexts; as such, it may be used flexibly to describe routine-based search practices rather than a single standardized methodology.

Benefits and limitations: Proponents highlight speed, repeatability, and transparency of search procedures. Critics point to rigidity, potential overlook of novel approaches, and risk of bias if templates encode assumptions that are not regularly updated.

Related concepts include information retrieval, search algorithms, query templates, workflow automation, and cognitive routines.