This quantitative research study aims to understand why graduate students prefer using Google over library databases for scholarly research. A survey will be administered via email to 1600 graduate students at Emporia State University to collect data on their search behaviors, perceptions of ease of use, and other factors. The goal is to receive 300 responses to obtain a reliable sample size. Results will help libraries develop more user-friendly discovery tools and inform database vendors. The research was designed based on a literature review exploring this topic and adheres to ethical standards involving human subjects. Some limitations include potential low response rate and lack of follow up interviews.
This study examined college students' online research behaviors through a survey of 282 students. The survey asked about students' internet usage patterns, how they find study information online, and how they evaluate credibility of sources. The results showed that students primarily use search engines like Google to find information for studying due to convenience. They prefer using the library database for academic projects because they perceive the information to be more vetted. However, students value efficiency over credibility and expertise when conducting research. The study recommends improving information literacy training for students to help them better evaluate sources and use library databases.
The study characterized web-based information-seeking tasks through a field study with 21 university students. It found that typed URLs were the most common way to initiate fact finding and information gathering tasks, while bookmarks and typed URLs were most common for transactions. Fact finding and information gathering involved search-based tasks using Google and site searches, while browsing and transactions involved more revisiting of sites. Information gathering was the most complex task, with the longest time spent, most pages viewed, and heaviest browser usage. The study used a naturalistic inquiry with qualitative narrative data to understand web tasks in their natural contexts without controlling variables.
Presentation at LAK19, Tempe, Arizona. Text available at Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge - https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=3303796
Pages 235-244
Inquiry Project #1 Search Information On The Internetdohm1726
The document summarizes a research assignment given to 9th grade science students where they had to write a paper on technology from movies like Star Wars or James Bond. Data was collected through student questionnaires, interviews, and teacher observations. The results showed that most students relied on search engines like Google but had limited understanding of how to perform effective searches. Many struggled to evaluate website quality and verify the accuracy of information found online. Overall, the students displayed a range of digital literacy skills.
Re examining the- location_ of_ web objects-vasantharaju_and_harinarayana_201...Vasantha Raju N
This study examined the locations of common web objects like "About Us", "My Account", and "Search" on 75 university library websites in 2015 and compared the results to a previous study from 2011. The study found that while some objects like "About Us" saw small shifts in popular placement locations, most objects were still located in similar areas as the previous study, with "Search" and "My Account" most often found at the top right corner of websites. This consistency suggests libraries have retained standard placement of core functions that align with user expectations. The study helps inform best practices for library website design.
This study aimed to understand student and faculty perspectives on e-books through an analysis of responses to two open-ended questions in a large UK national survey. The survey received over 16,000 responses. Convenience of online access and searchability were cited as the biggest advantages of e-books. Respondents saw potential for e-textbooks but felt e-books need improved printing and screen reading features to be more student-friendly. The study provides valuable insight into academic attitudes toward e-books from one of the largest surveys on the topic.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on learning analytics and big data. The presentation explores the relationship between learning analytics and big data, as well as the potential benefits and risks. It raises questions about how access to more student data from various sources could improve teaching and learning if analyzed in real-time, but also discusses the responsibilities that come with having more student information. The presentation considers different perspectives on big data and its implications for understanding knowledge and students.
This document provides a bibliography of 52 sources related to information seeking behavior. The sources cover a wide range of topics including the information seeking behavior of students, faculty members, medical professionals, scientists, and others. The sources also cover studies conducted in various countries and contexts. The bibliography cites journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, dissertations, and reports published between 1990 and 2011.
This study examined college students' online research behaviors through a survey of 282 students. The survey asked about students' internet usage patterns, how they find study information online, and how they evaluate credibility of sources. The results showed that students primarily use search engines like Google to find information for studying due to convenience. They prefer using the library database for academic projects because they perceive the information to be more vetted. However, students value efficiency over credibility and expertise when conducting research. The study recommends improving information literacy training for students to help them better evaluate sources and use library databases.
The study characterized web-based information-seeking tasks through a field study with 21 university students. It found that typed URLs were the most common way to initiate fact finding and information gathering tasks, while bookmarks and typed URLs were most common for transactions. Fact finding and information gathering involved search-based tasks using Google and site searches, while browsing and transactions involved more revisiting of sites. Information gathering was the most complex task, with the longest time spent, most pages viewed, and heaviest browser usage. The study used a naturalistic inquiry with qualitative narrative data to understand web tasks in their natural contexts without controlling variables.
Presentation at LAK19, Tempe, Arizona. Text available at Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge - https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=3303796
Pages 235-244
Inquiry Project #1 Search Information On The Internetdohm1726
The document summarizes a research assignment given to 9th grade science students where they had to write a paper on technology from movies like Star Wars or James Bond. Data was collected through student questionnaires, interviews, and teacher observations. The results showed that most students relied on search engines like Google but had limited understanding of how to perform effective searches. Many struggled to evaluate website quality and verify the accuracy of information found online. Overall, the students displayed a range of digital literacy skills.
Re examining the- location_ of_ web objects-vasantharaju_and_harinarayana_201...Vasantha Raju N
This study examined the locations of common web objects like "About Us", "My Account", and "Search" on 75 university library websites in 2015 and compared the results to a previous study from 2011. The study found that while some objects like "About Us" saw small shifts in popular placement locations, most objects were still located in similar areas as the previous study, with "Search" and "My Account" most often found at the top right corner of websites. This consistency suggests libraries have retained standard placement of core functions that align with user expectations. The study helps inform best practices for library website design.
This study aimed to understand student and faculty perspectives on e-books through an analysis of responses to two open-ended questions in a large UK national survey. The survey received over 16,000 responses. Convenience of online access and searchability were cited as the biggest advantages of e-books. Respondents saw potential for e-textbooks but felt e-books need improved printing and screen reading features to be more student-friendly. The study provides valuable insight into academic attitudes toward e-books from one of the largest surveys on the topic.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on learning analytics and big data. The presentation explores the relationship between learning analytics and big data, as well as the potential benefits and risks. It raises questions about how access to more student data from various sources could improve teaching and learning if analyzed in real-time, but also discusses the responsibilities that come with having more student information. The presentation considers different perspectives on big data and its implications for understanding knowledge and students.
This document provides a bibliography of 52 sources related to information seeking behavior. The sources cover a wide range of topics including the information seeking behavior of students, faculty members, medical professionals, scientists, and others. The sources also cover studies conducted in various countries and contexts. The bibliography cites journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, dissertations, and reports published between 1990 and 2011.
A comparative analysis of print versus electronicprj_publication
This document summarizes a study that compared students' use of print versus electronic information sources. The study found that most students at Delta State University in Nigeria still prefer print sources over electronic sources. Students reported that ease of use and familiarity were reasons for preferring print. While students used some electronic sources like e-books and databases, print sources like textbooks were used most frequently. Challenges to using both print and electronic sources included lack of infrastructure, obsolete materials, and high costs. Overall, the study showed students had a preference for familiar print formats despite the growth of electronic information technologies.
The teacher conducted a study to analyze how 9th grade biology students use the internet to complete a research assignment. Contrary to the teacher's hypothesis, students visited an average of 4.57 websites and used 3.41 websites on average, with a wide variety of sites visited rather than relying heavily on Google and Wikipedia. While those sites were most visited, they accounted for only 30.64% of total usage. The teacher concluded the students were capable of more extensive research than initially thought but may feel overwhelmed by the vast information online. The teacher plans to provide lessons on effective internet research skills.
This presentation was provided by Jim Hahn of The University of Illinois, during the NISO event "Discovery and Online Search, Part One: Drivers of Change in Online Search," held on June 12, 2019.
The document discusses the University of Virginia School of Data Science (SDS) and opportunities for collaboration with NASA. It provides an overview of SDS, including its mission to be a leader in responsible data science through interdisciplinary collaboration. It describes SDS's data science framework, research areas, capabilities, and recent growth. Examples of current research projects involving NASA data on environmental monitoring and forest ecosystems are presented. The document promotes further partnership between SDS and NASA on challenges in science, medicine, and other domains.
Building a User-Centric Web-Based Library ServiceMichael Pawlus
This short presentation highlights some recent and emerging technology that can be used to augment a library's web-based service and provide a higher level of user interaction as well as resource discovery and access.
On May 10-11th, Katherine attended the first annual EBSCO User Group meet in the US city of Boston. Katherine was there on the invitation of the EBSCO User Group committee, made up of university librarians and EBSCO staff. This two day conference was inspired by the UK and Nordic user groups and this first meet-up was a great opportunity for Librarians from all over the US to come together and talk about how they are using EDS. Katherine an update on the major topics and trends which came up in the conference, and give some insight into the role of the EBSCO User Group in the US and the differences between the US and UK usage of EDS, and this lead into a wider discussion about changing role of Librarians in the UK and US.
This document summarizes research from a study that investigated how college students use e-books and other reading technologies for academic and leisure reading. The study used focus groups, a Twitter-based diary study, and interviews. Key findings include:
- Students' reading choices depend on needs, environment, ability to annotate and share.
- Digital formats are preferred for quick tasks while print is preferred for annotating.
- Reading is nonlinear, using multiple strategies like deep reading digitally and surface reading with print.
- Use of formats varies by academic task, with digital preferred overall, especially for early research stages.
This document summarizes the Library Impact Data Project, which aimed to show correlations between library usage data (books borrowed, e-resources accessed) and student attainment across multiple universities. Phase 1 found statistical significance between library usage and grades. Phase 2 added more student data points and found further correlations with demographics. The project aims to create a shared analytics service to allow libraries to analyze usage and benchmark against peers. Key areas for the next phase include developing an intuitive dashboard, addressing ethical issues around profiling individuals, and integrating additional data sources.
How Do UK Students, Researchers and Academics use the InternetCaroline Williams
The document summarizes research conducted to inform the development of online information services for UK students and academics. Focus groups found that students rely heavily on Google and specific databases for research but lack organization and skills. While open to new resources, students were skeptical of user reviews and ratings due to concerns about reliability. Librarians saw a need to improve students' research skills but faced challenges integrating training. Web 2.0 technologies were unfamiliar to most students, who were cautious about adopting new tools without clear educational benefits.
The document summarizes a classroom activity where students researched the steps of the scientific method on various websites. The teacher provided students with 8 pre-selected sites to visit in pairs. Students were asked to find the steps listed at 3 sites each and describe any distracting aspects, reading difficulty, and whether they would recommend the site. After researching, the class reviewed the sites and discussed consistent steps found across sites. The teacher analyzed student feedback and found some sites had confusing vocabulary or many distractions while others effectively conveyed the scientific method steps.
This document summarizes a student's inquiry project where they had students research the steps of the scientific method online. The student provided 8 pre-selected websites for students to visit in pairs. They analyzed what they found distracting, reading difficulty, likes/dislikes, and whether they'd recommend each site. Most students preferred sites that clearly listed steps with easy vocabulary. The student was surprised students disliked interactive elements but enjoyed evaluating the sites and collaborating with peers. The project helped students develop literacy skills through guided internet research.
Collecting, measuring, analyzing and using student data in open distance learning environments is important for understanding students and optimizing their learning experiences. Institutions collect extensive data on students from enrolment through graduation to inform decisions. This data is now increasingly analyzed using algorithms and systems to scale support for large numbers of online students. While data-driven insights can help students, issues around privacy, bias, oversight and how data is used require careful consideration to ensure ethical and responsible practices.
This annotated bibliography summarizes research on effective strategies for teaching elementary mathematics through technology. The author reviewed articles describing various technology tools that have been successfully used to enhance mathematics learning, such as Graph Club software, student response systems, and hands-on engineering programs. Two articles provided frameworks to help teachers select appropriate technologies based on their pedagogical and content goals. While the bibliography revealed many promising tools and strategies, the author notes that continued research is still needed due to the rapidly evolving nature of educational technology.
Information Seeking Behaviour in Electronic Environment: Issues and TrendsDebashisnaskar
This document discusses information seeking behavior and the basic elements of information search systems. It covers models of information seeking behavior such as Wilson's 1981 model and Kuhlthau's six stage model. Recent trends in information seeking behavior are also examined, such as the impact of the internet and Google in particular. The document concludes that while technology has greatly affected the information environment, libraries still play an important role by digitizing materials, improving online interfaces, and helping users adapt to changing information needs and resources.
Presented in the workshop session "What Bioinformaticians Need to Know about Digital Publishing Beyond the PDF" at ISMB 2013 in Berlin. https://www.iscb.org/cms_addon/conferences/ismbeccb2013/workshops.php
This material caters the descriptions and different techniques of Internet-based researches. This material also caters helpful web sites and search engines.
Examining Relationships between U.S. Preservice Mathematics Teachers’ Time Sp...Dr. Mokter Hossain
Abstract:
This paper presents the results of a study that sought to determine if preservice mathematics teachers’ perceptions toward a 12-week blogging activity, used as a supportive teaching and learning tool in a college Euclidean Geometry course, differed based on the amount of their selfreported weekly time spent on the Internet. Data was collected using a questionnaire comprised of demographic questions, 16 Likert-type scale items designed to measure participants’ attitude toward the blogging activity, and another 18 Likert-type scale items designed to measure
participants’ perceived effectiveness of the blogging activity. The study found that participants who spend more time on the Internet perceived the blogging activities to be more effective than those who spend less time on the Internet. Overall, the participants found enjoyed the blogging
activity and found it to be effective and helpful.
Citation:
Hossain, M. M., & Quinn, R. J. (2013). Examining Relationships between Preservice Mathematics Teachers’ Time Spent on the Internet and their Perceptions of a Blogging Activity in a Euclidean Geometry Class. European Journal of Educational Sciences, 1 (1), 26-37. PDF File. Available online at: http://www.journalsgate.com/paper/erbpm2.pdf
The document provides an introduction to a study on developing an online system for St. James Academy in Malabon City, Philippines. It discusses the background of St. James Academy and describes the general and specific objectives of the proposed system. The system aims to help the school improve their process of viewing grades and help advertise the school online. It will include modules for enrollment requirements, school information, uploading files, viewing grades, and login for teachers and students. The study also states some problems with the current manual process that the new system hopes to address and the significance of the study.
Orange Blog Talks social: Bloger pod ochroną. Jak egzekwować prawo autorskie ...Cyberlaw Beata Marek
„Co jest najbardziej interesującego w Internecie? TY! A razem z Tobą kreowane w nim przekazy – czy to pisemne, graficzne, audiowizualne czy jeszcze inne. Internet wbrew pozorom nie jest jednak miejscem w którym nie obowiązują żadne regulacje prawne. O tym co wolno, a czego nie oraz jak się bronić przed naruszycielami i dochodzić roszczeń opowiem już 20 lipca. Dowiesz się wszystkiego na temat praktyk:
umieszczania „pożyczonych” zdjęć znalezionych w sieci bądź „Prn Scrn” przez blogerów i nie tylko
modyfikowania zdjęć bez zgody twórcy
publikowania zdjęć przedstawiających wizerunek osób trzecich
kopiowania wpisów blogerów
niewłaściwego cytowania wpisów”
What The New Wave of Websites Means for AEC MarketersDavid Lecours
Real-life surfer David Lecours joins Midwesterner and surf-poseur Josh Miles for a highly interactive surf session about the latest in websites, and what they mean for AEC marketers. A few years ago, firms could get by with brochure-style websites. Today the waves are bigger, and the competition is tougher. How do you make the most of your ride, and stand out from the competition?
Surf instructors David and Josh will share their experiences working with dozens of AEC firms to create award-winning websites. Not just pretty websites—but powerful business development tools, capable of generating leads and nurturing prospects throughout the sales tube. Hear the latest trends in digital marketing, responsive, mobile-ready websites, SEO, and more. Leave this session ready to assemble the right internal and external teams to build a website that shreds.
Links to Sites Mentioned and More Resources:
http://www.lecoursdesign.com/wave2014/
http://design-firm.milesdesign.com/surf
A comparative analysis of print versus electronicprj_publication
This document summarizes a study that compared students' use of print versus electronic information sources. The study found that most students at Delta State University in Nigeria still prefer print sources over electronic sources. Students reported that ease of use and familiarity were reasons for preferring print. While students used some electronic sources like e-books and databases, print sources like textbooks were used most frequently. Challenges to using both print and electronic sources included lack of infrastructure, obsolete materials, and high costs. Overall, the study showed students had a preference for familiar print formats despite the growth of electronic information technologies.
The teacher conducted a study to analyze how 9th grade biology students use the internet to complete a research assignment. Contrary to the teacher's hypothesis, students visited an average of 4.57 websites and used 3.41 websites on average, with a wide variety of sites visited rather than relying heavily on Google and Wikipedia. While those sites were most visited, they accounted for only 30.64% of total usage. The teacher concluded the students were capable of more extensive research than initially thought but may feel overwhelmed by the vast information online. The teacher plans to provide lessons on effective internet research skills.
This presentation was provided by Jim Hahn of The University of Illinois, during the NISO event "Discovery and Online Search, Part One: Drivers of Change in Online Search," held on June 12, 2019.
The document discusses the University of Virginia School of Data Science (SDS) and opportunities for collaboration with NASA. It provides an overview of SDS, including its mission to be a leader in responsible data science through interdisciplinary collaboration. It describes SDS's data science framework, research areas, capabilities, and recent growth. Examples of current research projects involving NASA data on environmental monitoring and forest ecosystems are presented. The document promotes further partnership between SDS and NASA on challenges in science, medicine, and other domains.
Building a User-Centric Web-Based Library ServiceMichael Pawlus
This short presentation highlights some recent and emerging technology that can be used to augment a library's web-based service and provide a higher level of user interaction as well as resource discovery and access.
On May 10-11th, Katherine attended the first annual EBSCO User Group meet in the US city of Boston. Katherine was there on the invitation of the EBSCO User Group committee, made up of university librarians and EBSCO staff. This two day conference was inspired by the UK and Nordic user groups and this first meet-up was a great opportunity for Librarians from all over the US to come together and talk about how they are using EDS. Katherine an update on the major topics and trends which came up in the conference, and give some insight into the role of the EBSCO User Group in the US and the differences between the US and UK usage of EDS, and this lead into a wider discussion about changing role of Librarians in the UK and US.
This document summarizes research from a study that investigated how college students use e-books and other reading technologies for academic and leisure reading. The study used focus groups, a Twitter-based diary study, and interviews. Key findings include:
- Students' reading choices depend on needs, environment, ability to annotate and share.
- Digital formats are preferred for quick tasks while print is preferred for annotating.
- Reading is nonlinear, using multiple strategies like deep reading digitally and surface reading with print.
- Use of formats varies by academic task, with digital preferred overall, especially for early research stages.
This document summarizes the Library Impact Data Project, which aimed to show correlations between library usage data (books borrowed, e-resources accessed) and student attainment across multiple universities. Phase 1 found statistical significance between library usage and grades. Phase 2 added more student data points and found further correlations with demographics. The project aims to create a shared analytics service to allow libraries to analyze usage and benchmark against peers. Key areas for the next phase include developing an intuitive dashboard, addressing ethical issues around profiling individuals, and integrating additional data sources.
How Do UK Students, Researchers and Academics use the InternetCaroline Williams
The document summarizes research conducted to inform the development of online information services for UK students and academics. Focus groups found that students rely heavily on Google and specific databases for research but lack organization and skills. While open to new resources, students were skeptical of user reviews and ratings due to concerns about reliability. Librarians saw a need to improve students' research skills but faced challenges integrating training. Web 2.0 technologies were unfamiliar to most students, who were cautious about adopting new tools without clear educational benefits.
The document summarizes a classroom activity where students researched the steps of the scientific method on various websites. The teacher provided students with 8 pre-selected sites to visit in pairs. Students were asked to find the steps listed at 3 sites each and describe any distracting aspects, reading difficulty, and whether they would recommend the site. After researching, the class reviewed the sites and discussed consistent steps found across sites. The teacher analyzed student feedback and found some sites had confusing vocabulary or many distractions while others effectively conveyed the scientific method steps.
This document summarizes a student's inquiry project where they had students research the steps of the scientific method online. The student provided 8 pre-selected websites for students to visit in pairs. They analyzed what they found distracting, reading difficulty, likes/dislikes, and whether they'd recommend each site. Most students preferred sites that clearly listed steps with easy vocabulary. The student was surprised students disliked interactive elements but enjoyed evaluating the sites and collaborating with peers. The project helped students develop literacy skills through guided internet research.
Collecting, measuring, analyzing and using student data in open distance learning environments is important for understanding students and optimizing their learning experiences. Institutions collect extensive data on students from enrolment through graduation to inform decisions. This data is now increasingly analyzed using algorithms and systems to scale support for large numbers of online students. While data-driven insights can help students, issues around privacy, bias, oversight and how data is used require careful consideration to ensure ethical and responsible practices.
This annotated bibliography summarizes research on effective strategies for teaching elementary mathematics through technology. The author reviewed articles describing various technology tools that have been successfully used to enhance mathematics learning, such as Graph Club software, student response systems, and hands-on engineering programs. Two articles provided frameworks to help teachers select appropriate technologies based on their pedagogical and content goals. While the bibliography revealed many promising tools and strategies, the author notes that continued research is still needed due to the rapidly evolving nature of educational technology.
Information Seeking Behaviour in Electronic Environment: Issues and TrendsDebashisnaskar
This document discusses information seeking behavior and the basic elements of information search systems. It covers models of information seeking behavior such as Wilson's 1981 model and Kuhlthau's six stage model. Recent trends in information seeking behavior are also examined, such as the impact of the internet and Google in particular. The document concludes that while technology has greatly affected the information environment, libraries still play an important role by digitizing materials, improving online interfaces, and helping users adapt to changing information needs and resources.
Presented in the workshop session "What Bioinformaticians Need to Know about Digital Publishing Beyond the PDF" at ISMB 2013 in Berlin. https://www.iscb.org/cms_addon/conferences/ismbeccb2013/workshops.php
This material caters the descriptions and different techniques of Internet-based researches. This material also caters helpful web sites and search engines.
Examining Relationships between U.S. Preservice Mathematics Teachers’ Time Sp...Dr. Mokter Hossain
Abstract:
This paper presents the results of a study that sought to determine if preservice mathematics teachers’ perceptions toward a 12-week blogging activity, used as a supportive teaching and learning tool in a college Euclidean Geometry course, differed based on the amount of their selfreported weekly time spent on the Internet. Data was collected using a questionnaire comprised of demographic questions, 16 Likert-type scale items designed to measure participants’ attitude toward the blogging activity, and another 18 Likert-type scale items designed to measure
participants’ perceived effectiveness of the blogging activity. The study found that participants who spend more time on the Internet perceived the blogging activities to be more effective than those who spend less time on the Internet. Overall, the participants found enjoyed the blogging
activity and found it to be effective and helpful.
Citation:
Hossain, M. M., & Quinn, R. J. (2013). Examining Relationships between Preservice Mathematics Teachers’ Time Spent on the Internet and their Perceptions of a Blogging Activity in a Euclidean Geometry Class. European Journal of Educational Sciences, 1 (1), 26-37. PDF File. Available online at: http://www.journalsgate.com/paper/erbpm2.pdf
The document provides an introduction to a study on developing an online system for St. James Academy in Malabon City, Philippines. It discusses the background of St. James Academy and describes the general and specific objectives of the proposed system. The system aims to help the school improve their process of viewing grades and help advertise the school online. It will include modules for enrollment requirements, school information, uploading files, viewing grades, and login for teachers and students. The study also states some problems with the current manual process that the new system hopes to address and the significance of the study.
Orange Blog Talks social: Bloger pod ochroną. Jak egzekwować prawo autorskie ...Cyberlaw Beata Marek
„Co jest najbardziej interesującego w Internecie? TY! A razem z Tobą kreowane w nim przekazy – czy to pisemne, graficzne, audiowizualne czy jeszcze inne. Internet wbrew pozorom nie jest jednak miejscem w którym nie obowiązują żadne regulacje prawne. O tym co wolno, a czego nie oraz jak się bronić przed naruszycielami i dochodzić roszczeń opowiem już 20 lipca. Dowiesz się wszystkiego na temat praktyk:
umieszczania „pożyczonych” zdjęć znalezionych w sieci bądź „Prn Scrn” przez blogerów i nie tylko
modyfikowania zdjęć bez zgody twórcy
publikowania zdjęć przedstawiających wizerunek osób trzecich
kopiowania wpisów blogerów
niewłaściwego cytowania wpisów”
What The New Wave of Websites Means for AEC MarketersDavid Lecours
Real-life surfer David Lecours joins Midwesterner and surf-poseur Josh Miles for a highly interactive surf session about the latest in websites, and what they mean for AEC marketers. A few years ago, firms could get by with brochure-style websites. Today the waves are bigger, and the competition is tougher. How do you make the most of your ride, and stand out from the competition?
Surf instructors David and Josh will share their experiences working with dozens of AEC firms to create award-winning websites. Not just pretty websites—but powerful business development tools, capable of generating leads and nurturing prospects throughout the sales tube. Hear the latest trends in digital marketing, responsive, mobile-ready websites, SEO, and more. Leave this session ready to assemble the right internal and external teams to build a website that shreds.
Links to Sites Mentioned and More Resources:
http://www.lecoursdesign.com/wave2014/
http://design-firm.milesdesign.com/surf
The document discusses creativity and how it can help win new business. It argues that creativity is a learned habit that involves generating ideas, incubating them, evaluating and refining them, and delivering them. It provides tips for how to be creative such as investigating problems, working in groups or individually, using creative briefs to guide the process, and presenting ideas to decision makers. The overall message is that practicing creativity through learned techniques can help firms win new business opportunities.
Zotero is a free, open-source reference manager program that helps users gather, organize, and cite research sources. It works as a plugin within web browsers like Firefox and Chrome. Zotero automatically backs up citations and files to the cloud. It supports over 1500 bibliographic styles and is appropriate for use in academic, school, specialty and public libraries. Some advantages include its ease of use, collaboration features, and support for literacy standards. Potential disadvantages include compatibility issues with new browser versions and a learning curve for citation styles.
Prezentacja z wystąpienia o ochronie prywatności w Internecie i aspekcie prawnym (przyjrzeliśmy się ochronie prywatności poprzez pryzmat określonych sytuacji:
1. Przeglądania stron w sieci
2. Rejestrowania w serwisach
3. Zakupów w Internecie
4. Korzystania z Aplikacji
5. Otrzymywania niechcianej korespondencji od firm (spam)
6. Wideomonitoringu obiektów i ich transmisji w sieci
7. Publikowaniu prywatnych zdjęć lub filmów bez zgody osoby
Zobaczymy z jakich obowiązków prawnych należy się wywiązać oraz jakie uprawnienia przysługują osobom w przypadku odnotowania poszczególnych naruszeń ochrony prywatności.
aspektach bezpieczeństwa związanych z Internet of Things (IoT),
wejściu w chmurę czyli dylematom wyboru dostawcy z uwagi na bezpieczeństwo IT.
A/E/C Marketers must continually deepen their expertise and share it generously via the power of story. Learn the About Me, About My Firm, and Whom We've Helped Stories. Learn why story persuades, how to write your stories, and how to tell your stories.
Proposal pembangunan laboratorium tambak udangIrJum Jaya
Dokumen tersebut merupakan proposal pengadaan alat-alat laboratorium untuk PT. Asindo Sulawesi guna menganalisis kualitas air tambak udang secara fisika, kimia, dan biologi sesuai standar operasi prosedur. Proposal ini mencakup tujuan, program analisis, alokasi tenaga kerja dan petak tambak, jadwal, serta anggaran yang dibutuhkan.
Czy można wysyłać
mailem oferty handlowe
do firm bez ich
uprzedniej zgody?
Jak zapewnić zgodność
z GIODO?
Jakie treści/materiały
w Internecie są objęte
prawem autorskim?
Czy mogę sprzedawać produkt online wyłącznie
w porozumieniu z importerem
a bez komunikacji z producentem?
Czy platforma łącząca popyt
z podażą typu upwork musi być
zarejestrowana jak agencja
pośrednictwa pracy?
Czy zgoda na komunikację email
marketingową może być
domniemana?
Jak windykować klientów
za usługi SEO?
Czy znak towarowy brandu
zastrzeżony w Polsce jest również
zastrzeżony na terytorium całej UE?
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4. Why graduate students prefer Google over
library databases when performing scholarly
research on the Internet?
Why graduates students are turning to Google
for their Internet seeking needs?
5. 1. Provides immediate access to
Internet information.
2. Used to navigate the Internet and
find relevant information.
3. Known for its simple search box and
ease of use.
6. 1. Viewed as
difficult to use.
2. Often have to
search a database
and worry if
source will be
available in full
text or available
through
Interlibrary Loan.
3. Often requires a
user to read a
manual or help
section to know
how to search.
8. Students prefer to locate information or
resources via a search engine above all other
options, and Google is the search engine of
choice” (Manchester Metropolitan University,
2002).
Results of 2002 study, “How Students Search:
Information Seeking and Electronic Resource
Use”: 64% used a search engine, 45% used
Google, and only 10% used the University OPAC.
9. Google is search engine of choice and students
may be unaware of other choices.
Cavus and Alpan (2010) revealed in their
research that students can be unaware of other
search engines, “In Near East University, Google
is the most used search engine and Yahoo is
the rarely used one but students generally have
never heard of the rest of the search engines
including Yahoo” (Results, Search Engine Usage
of Students).
10. Connaway (2009) confirms that
students will tend to use Google
because they are part of the Net Gen
who has grown up with technology and
using the Google search engine as their
information seeking tool (p. 2).
11.
12. Haglund and Olsson (2008) found that researchers
tended to rely on Google because it was easy and
the library was viewed as difficult to use. (p. 52)
Students use Google because it provides
information that is immediately available. Google
provides information that is a click away. Students
have been raised in a digital environment and are
used to immediate access to information.
Haglund and Olsson (2008) went on to expose
disadvantages of library databases. They revealed a
reliance on Google because of time and money.
13. Cavus and Alpan (2010) sought to explain
students’ preference for Google over other search
engines: “Most important criterion for users is
number of retrieved correct results and also
number of results because user interface is another
important criterion, homepage style and result
page style is important as well” (Conclusion and
Discussion).
14. Blanton-Kent, B., Pappert, R., Smith, T. &
Weimer, K. (2010, Oct.). Understanding the graduate
research process: From concept to product. Paper presented
at Library Assessment Conference on Building Effective,
Sustainable, Practical Assessment, Baltimore, MD.
Graduate Student Characteristics in the Research Process
- They want to find relevant results easily & efficiently.
- They do not want to take advantage of the extensive
potential of library databases.
-They do not use the library web site extensively or
explore new resources.
15. Rempel, H. G., (2010, Nov.). A longitudinal assessment
of graduate student research behavior and the impact of
attending a library literature review workshop. College &
Research Libraries
“RESEARCH SKILLS”
How to use the library’s web site & databases?
16. “Scholarly Use of Information: Graduate
Students’ Information Seeking Behavior”
2006 study of graduate students
Similar to our research five years later
73% of Internet users use Google for
information seeking purposes
(George, 2006)
17.
18. Libraries are searching to come up with
discovery tools that will satisfy users’ Google
expectations.
Saffro (1994) predicted this change in
information access, “The future belongs to
neither the conduit or content players, but
those who control the filtering, searching, and
sense-making tools we will rely on to navigate
through the expanses of cyberspace” (para.
5).
19. The ACRL Research, Planning and Review Committee
noted the following trend for academic libraries in
2010:
Technology will continue to change services and required
skills. Cloud computing, augmented and virtual reality,
discovery tools, open content, open source software, and
new social networking tools are some of the most
important technological changes affecting academic
libraries. As with mobile applications, these
developments will affect nearly all library operations. Two
exciting developments are OCLC’s new cooperative Web-
scale library management services and discovery tools,
which provide a single interface to multiple resources
using a centralized consolidated index that promises
faster and better search results than federated searching.
(p. 289)
A single interface noted above is a silent
reference to the power of the Google search
box.
20.
21. The goal of this research is to
confirm graduate students’
preference for using Google over a
library database when performing
scholarly research on the Internet,
and also explore why graduate
students are turning to Google for
their Internet information seeking
needs.
22. Do graduate students use Google as an
information seeking tool when performing
scholarly searches?
Is Google a primary search tool or a
complementary search option to using library
databases and course reserves?
Why do graduate students choose Google over
library databases and course reserves?
In what semester are the graduate students who
claim to use Google for research?
23. At what point do graduate students use Google
to find articles for their graduate school projects?
(First? Last? After trying library databases?)
- What is the cause of this behavior?
- Which results are they satisfied with?
- Do they see a difference between Google
results and Library Database results?
Do the graduate students see a difference
between Google results and Library Database
results?
24. Research Paradigm
Sampling
Data Collection
Methods & Analysis
Procedure
Ethical Considerations
Limitations of the
Research
26. Bryman (2008) describes quantitative
research as, “entailing the collection of
numerical data, as exhibiting a view of the
relationship between theory and research as
deductive and predilection for a natural
science approach (and of positivism in
particular), and as having an objectivist
conception of social reality” (p. 140).
27. “Theory and the hypothesis deduced from it
come first and drive the process of gathering
data” (Bryman, 2008, p. 9).
In our study, we are setting forth to quantify
how many and why graduate students at ESU
prefer Google over library databases.
28. Quantitative researchers are rarely concerned
merely to describe how things are, but are
keen to say why things are the way they are”
(Bryman, 2008, p. 156).
Our concept defined is preference of Google
over library databases as a means of
searching for scholarly information.
Our indicators are time, ease of use, interface
design, availability of full text documents,
and generation age.
29. Positivism asserts that methods of research
which apply to the natural world are
considered applicable to the social world.
“A particularly central issue in this context is
the question of whether the social world can
and should be studied according to the same
principles, procedures, and ethos as the
natural sciences” (Bryman, 2008, p. 13).
30. Bryman (2008) defines objectivism as an,
“ontological position that implies that social
phenomena confront us as external facts that
are beyond our reach or influence” (p. 18).
We construct our quantitative research free of
bias or control.
Our survey will be administered by email and
without interaction between the researchers
and graduate students.
31. Quantitative Data Collection:
◦ Unit of Analysis- Emporia State University
Graduate Students
All Graduate School Departments
◦ Field Test- Twenty-five students
◦ Random Sample
More specifically, Probability Sample
32. Our Study
◦ Quantitative Framework
Questionnaire state:
“Graduate students use Google when researching for
scholarly research”
◦ “Reliable & Valid Sample” from ESU graduate
students
33. Email all 1600 Graduate Students at Emporia State
University.
◦ Goal of 300 responses-will send reminder notices to
graduates every week for 3 weeks for largest response goal.
If there is less than 300 responses, will consider extending the
data collection period.
◦ Email will include link to a survey through
http://app.fluidsurveys.com/
◦ Actual survey can be viewed at URL:
http://app.fluidsurveys.com/surveys/crystal-R/team-3-
research-survey/
◦ This website will also perform data analysis, which will help
in the data collection and analysis.
34.
35. Human Participants
Participant ----- ESU Graduate Students
Approval from the MLS Program Director and the graduate
department
The Institutional Review Board for Treatment of
Human Subjects
http://www.emporia.edu/research/irb.htm
Major Principals
◦ Harm
◦ Informed Consent
◦ Privacy
◦ Deception
36. The participants will be fully knowledgeable about
the purpose of our research; its process involving
these participants; and the values of our research.
The participants will be informed that participation is
voluntary; they can refuse to answer any of the
questions; they can discontinue the survey at any
time without penalty or risks; and they can withdraw
their data from the survey within a certain period of
time.
The expected duration of the survey participation will
be described to the participants.
The participants will be able to implement the survey
at anytime and anywhere via an email. The survey
should not disturb their daily lives.
37. The questionnaires should not include questions that
offend the participants. Any possibility of injury
should not be allowed on the survey questionnaires.
The participants’ data will be collected with
confidentiality.
The participants will remain anonymous. Because the
participants’ data will be collected through an online
survey tool, FluidSurveys, the participants do not
need to provide any personal information. The survey
will be designed so as to acquire only personal
information essential to our research.
Researchers’ contact information will be provided to
the participants. The participants may ask the
researchers about any issues related to the research.
38. As quantitative researchers, we also…
◦ consider various types of data implementing
the survey.
◦ protect all data against misuse by the
participants.
◦ do not overstate the accuracy of the data.
◦ inform potential users of our results of the
limits of reliability, validity, and objectivity of
the data collection.
39. Anticipate 300 returned surveys
Not obtrusive data
No follow up
Factors include
◦ Reliability-Are the results of this research
repeatable?
◦ Validity-Does the survey represent the concept we
are trying to research?
◦ Objectivity- Is there as little personal bias as
possible during this research?
External permission from program director
41. Benefit of Our Research
◦ Libraries
◦ Information Technology Specialists
◦ Database Vendors
42.
43. “Why do graduate students who approach the research
process prefer to use Google rather than to employ
library databases?”
Our Quantitative Research (Field Test, Large
Sample, Likert Scale Questions, Allowance for Human
Error)
- Reliability
- Validity
- Objectivity
- Replicability
Support the development of library information
services.
44.
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Editor's Notes
The Internet’s ubiquitous nature has brought about a change in the way students look for information. Gone are the days of needing to physically step into a library to do research. It is common for students to use a computer to access the Internet for information needs. According to Jones (2002), “One-fifth (20%) of today’s college students began using computers between the ages of 5 to 8. By the time they were 16 to 18 years old, all of today’s current college students had begun using computers – and the Internet was a commonplace in the world in which they lived” (p. 2).
Our researchseeks to confirm ESU graduate students’ preference for using Google over library databases when performing scholarly research on the Internet. And, also we explore why graduate students are turning to Google for their Internet seeking needs.
Students have grown accustomed to having immediate information available by accessing the Internet. Students use search engines to navigate the Internet and find relevant information. Google is one such search engine. Google is known for its simple search box and ease of use. Students can enter a search term and get immediate results
Libraries also use the Internet for information retrieval; although, the environment is different than Google. Students accessing the library for information have to search a database, worry about whether or not a source will be available in full text, and wonder if they have time to request the item through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) if it is not available. Library databases are complicated to search, requiring the user to read a manual or help section, find a term in a thesaurus, and often know Boolean terms or other search specifics
Google is often the first place for students to begin searching for information on the Internet. In 2002, a study entitled, “How Students Search: Information Seeking and Electronic Resource Use”, important issues regarding students searching for information were raised. Students were given a questionnaire about where their first choice was to look for information. The results confirmed: sixty-four percent of those questioned used a search engine, forty-five percent specifically used Google, and only ten percent used the University OPAC (Manchester Metropolitan University, 2002). The issue presented by the results is, “students prefer to locate information or resources via a search engine above all other options, and Google is the search engine of choice” (Manchester Metropolitan University, 2002).
Google is the search engine of choice, but students may be unaware of other search engines. Cavus and Alpan (2010) revealed in their research that students can be unaware of other search engines, “In Near East University, Google is the most used search engine and Yahoo is the rarely used one but students generally have never heard of the rest of the search engines including Yahoo” (Results, Search Engine Usage of Students).
Connaway (2009) confirms that students will tend to use Google because they are part of the Net Gen who has grown up with technology and using the Google search engine as their information seeking tool (p. 2).
Google is preferred over library databases for its ease of use. Library databases are seen as complicated to use. Haglund and Olsson (2008) found that researchers tended to rely on Google because it was easy and the library was viewed as difficult to use. (p. 52) Students use Google because it provides information that is immediately available. Google provides information that is a click away. Students have been raised in a digital environment and are used to immediate access to information. Haglund and Olsson (2008) went on to expose disadvantages of library databases. They revealed a reliance on Google because of time and money: Several of the researchers describe themselves as "lazy," alluding to the fact that they do not bother to get a journal article if it is unavailable in electronic form. This is primarily because they have become so used to information being just "a click away," not because it takes too long to get the printed version (by going to the library to make a photocopy, or order a photocopy from the library, or as interlibrary loan), even though this is sometimes considered complicated. Some researchers claim that they avoid interlibrary requests of journal articles from "obscure" journals, since it is seldom worth the cost. (p. 56)
Students like the results provided by Google. Cavus and Alpan (2010) sought to explain students’ preference for Google over other search engines: “Most important criterion for users is number of retrieved correct results and also number of results is another important criterion, because user interface is another important criterion, homepage style and result page style is important as well” (Conclusion and Discussion).
This study demonstrates graduate student characteristics in the research process: they want search tools to find relevant results easily and efficiently, they do not take advantage of the extensive potential of library databases, and they do not use the library web site extensively or explore new resources.The authors stressed the importance that “librarians must understand how and if graduate students use library resources, as well as determine how they conduct research from idea conception to publication”
Most graduate students were inexperienced in using the library’s web site and databases; and also, they were indeterminate in how to select appropriate databases. His participants/OSU (Oregon State University) graduate students described their problems with conducting library research as “frustrations about library resources and frustrations about the process of using the library”
We did find an article that was similar to our research concept. It was posted in 2006, and it addressed the topic, “How do graduate students seek and obtain information, and what are the related issues?”The sample for this study was drawn from a population of graduate students. The data collection was 100 face to face interviews. Data analysis did prove that participants use the Internet for information seeking due to its availability and speed and currency. 73 percent of internet users use Google for their information seeking purposes, according to George, Bright, Hurlbert, Linke, St. Clair, and Stein; the researchers for this publication.
Our literature review examined students use or reliance on Google to find articles for classes when researching the Internet. We will likewise question why students use Google. We will determine if Google is used more or less than library database when searching the Internet. And then, we will briefly examine if Google is beneficial or detrimental to graduate student work, according to the graduate students.
The research questions led to a quantitative research paradigm. Bryman (2008) describes quantitative research as, “entailing the collection of numerical data, as exhibiting a view of the relationship between theory and research as deductive and predilection for a natural science approach (and of positivism in particular), and as having an objectivist conception of social reality” (p. 140).
Quantitative research is deductive because the theory or literature findings are hypothesized at the onset and then tested. “Theory and the hypothesis deduced from it come first and drive the process of gathering data” (Bryman, 2008, p. 9). In our study, we are setting forth to quantify how many and why graduate students at ESU prefer Google over library databases.
Our concept defined is preference of Google over library databases. Our indicators are time, ease of use, interface design, availability of full text documents, and generation age. Our quantitative research is concerned with causality. “Quantitative researchers are rarely concerned merely to describe how things are, but are keen to say why things are the way they are” (Bryman, 2008, p. 156).
Quantitative research takes a positivism epistemological position. “A particularly central issue in this context is the question of whether the social world can and should be studied according to the same principles, procedures, and ethos as the natural sciences” (Bryman, 2008, p. 13). Positivism asserts that methods of research which apply to the natural world are considered applicable to the social world
The social ontology of quantitative research is objectivism. Bryman (2008) defines objectivism as an, “ontological position that implies that social phenomena confront us as external facts that are beyond our reach or influence” (p. 18). We construct our quantitative research free of bias or control. Our survey will be administered by e-mail and without interaction between the researchers and graduate students.
Our study uses a quantitative framework because it hypothesizes that graduate students will answer a questionnaire stating that they use the Google search engine when researching for school assignments. We hope to determine a reliable and valid sample from graduate students at Emporia State University (ESU).Our research identifies the unit of analysis as the academic institution Emporia State University. More specifically, it is the population of graduate students attending a graduate program through ESU. The graduate students comprise all graduate departments.The sample procedure is a random sample because we are analyzing data from the amount of responses returned, and we have no way of knowing who will return the survey, and who will not. It is also improbable that we will receive survey responses from every student. This random sample is considered a probability sample, because it provides every graduate student equal opportunity to participate.
- Our study uses a quantitative framework, because it hypothesizes that graduate students will answer a questionnaire that they use the Google search engine when researching for school assignment. -We hope to determine a reliable and valid sample form graduate students at the ESU.
Our data will be collected from the population of 1600 graduate students. The survey will be sent to the students school e-mail account on March 3, 2012, and they will be asked to fill it out within a certain period of time. We will hope to have 300 responses in a three week timeframe, and will continue to collect data by extending the due date and sending reminder notices until at least 300 surveys have been returned. This self-administered web questionnaire will be created in the website http://app.fluidsurveys.com/account/ and will be attached as a link to the e-mail that is sent to the population. This approach is used to address the population in a format that they are comfortable using. By researching graduate students, it is assumed that they have an e-mail account and are comfortable with computers. This population may respond to an e-mail more readily than a postal questionnaire. This website has been used by the Student Chapter of the American Library Association, therefore it has been field tested by another organization. This website not only administers the data collection process, it also analyzes data into comprehensive results. Therefore this is a data collection and coding instrument to aid in the analysis procedure. This method of data collection is very unobtrusive, cost effective, and punctual. If this system were not in place, we would use a coding system that pre code the questionnaire, making it easier to analyze.
This is a screen shot of Fluidsurveys.com. Meike Carreira, who is the president of SCALA, stated, “I've also used surveymonkey in the past, but this Fluid Surveys site is even better. It makes absolutely every aspect easy. It also compiles my data in an easy-to-read and understand format. “ The website itself also boasts, “Generate beautiful charts and graphs, drill down for specific data and export everything into Excel, SPSS, Word, PowerPoint, or PDF!” Benjamin Howard creates the surveys for SCALA, and he prefers Fluidsurveys as well. He stated, “I looked at SurveyMonkey and decided to go with Fluid Surveys because it's free account allows me to ask more questions per survey and get more results than SurveyMonkey does. I've used Survey Monkey in the past and find the two options to be comparable in terms of ease of use, but prefer FluidSurveys because of the greater flexibility.”So, this screen shot shows what our imaginary results would look like.
In our research, there are several ethical issues that must be taken into consideration as an integral part of our research planning and implementation. We will use the graduate students at the Emporia State University (ESU) as participants. These ESU graduate students will answer a questionnaire. In order to do this following Howard’s guidance, we will seek approval from the MLS Program Director and the graduate department. We will also consider the guideline provided by the Institutional Review Board for Treatment of Human Subjects for our survey.The ethical issues in social research include 4 major principals: Cause harm to participants, Give participants enough data that they may be able to give informed consent, Refuse to invade participants’ privacy, Object to deception.
Applying these 4 principals, we will address,
Considering the field of quantitative approach, the size of sample in our research will be designed appropriately. We will collect at least 300 surveys which could be needed for the purpose of our study. Because, for example, if the sample is too large, a large number of participants may waste time, and it could cause harm to them. Some participants may experience stress because of the unnecessary survey. On the other hand, if the sample is too small, our study may not able to collect effective data.And, also, we will:….
Factors that may undermine the reliability, validity and objectivity of the data collection include the possibility of not having a large enough sample. We anticipate having 300 returned surveys. If there are less than 100 responses, and/or missing data in responses, there may not be enough data to generalize the findings. Another factor is reliability. If the self-administered questionnaire is given to a different college, and different results are found, the reliability of this study could be questioned. Thereforeour research is generalized to only ESU. Another factor is if the survey is Valid. Does the Survey represent the concept we are trying to research? The questionnaire is limited in its ability to express the populations’ attitude in the set responses for students to pick from. Therefore we used a Likert scale survey. The questionnaire uses multiple-indicator measures to express the populations’ attitudes in the set responses. In order to attempt to keep the survey objective, we opted for closed questions in a quantitative survey. We are also addressing objectivity by keeping human error of data coding and analyzing to a minimum by using a survey program that completes the work for us. External permission from the Emporia State University will be addressed, although seeking permission may be exempt if it is determined that the survey of public behavior is recorded in a fashion that does not identify subjects. We will need approval by the program director in order to send out the questionnaire. We will acquire permission from the MLS program director.
Our study will benefit librarians, information technology specialists, and database vendors by illuminating the trends that students are exhibiting when searching the Internet. And furthermore, it will be important to consider tools that students are familiar with and customize interfaces to match those preferences.
As our digital environment develops with bewildering rapidity, students’ information seeking behavior and their interests have changed. Students who approach the research process prefer to use Google rather than to employ library databases, mainly because of Google’s function: it is an easy and convenient information search tool. We will conduct quantitative research to: answer why questions through the quantification of relationships between concepts and indicators, allow generalization of our hypothesis to the population of graduate students at Emporia State University, and provide numerical data for replication.We will ensure the reliability, validity, objectivity, and replicability of our research findings by implementing several approaches: a field test; a large sample; Likert Scale questions; and allowance for human error. Our research methodology will provide facts which are vital to the development of information service in libraries.