Reading patterns and formats of academic articles on the Web

Rho, Young J.; Gedeon, Tom

doi:10.1145/333329.333348

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“…The majority of respondents used online sources to locate academic articles, but then 70.4% reported printing the document to read on paper. These results are similar to those found by Rho and Gedeon (2000). This preference indicates the need for additional research on what types of print layouts (i.e.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…Similar trends are happening in other professions such as academia. Rho and Gedeon (2000) reported that 96% of their participants (university researchers and research students) located articles using the web, and a majority of the participants preferred to only skim part of academic journal articles online and then print to read from paper; however, as few as 3% reported reading the entire article online.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Survey of Online Reading Habits of Internet Users

Shaikh

Chaparro

2004

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual

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This study evaluated the reading habits of Internet users across five document types. Internet users completed an online survey indicating whether they were likely to read a document online or on paper using five possible choices. Document types evaluated included journal articles, news, newsletters, literature, and product information. Results revealed differences in the reading habits based on document type. Journal articles were reported to be primarily printed while documents such as online news, newsletters, and product reviews were reported to be read mainly online. Users tended not to use online sources for reading literature. Primary factors determining whether a document was printed or read online were size, importance, and intended purpose of document.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Survey of Online Reading Habits of Internet Users

Shaikh

Chaparro

2004

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual

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“…In other words, to calculate the e‐text GHG footprint, one must understand students’ usage and disposal behaviors (Counsell & Allwood, 2007). Unfortunately, although some of the pieces are in place (Armatas, Holt, & Rice, 2003; Hartley, 2002; Nelson, 2008; Rho & Gedeon, 2000; Shepperd et al, 2008), when it comes to students’ actual e‐text usage, the higher education community lacks an understanding that is sufficient to estimate usage‐related GHG emissions.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Online Texts and Conventional Texts: Estimating, Comparing, and Reducing the Greenhouse Gas Footprint of two Tools of the Trade

Gattiker¹,

Lowe²,

Terpend³

2012

Decision Sci J Innov Edu

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Many universities are endeavoring to understand and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—or carbon footprints. Hard‐copy textbooks are (perhaps surprisingly) a large component of this footprint. Because they are “virtual,” electronic texts (e‐texts) are often considered environmentally superior to conventional hard‐copy texts. However, such claims lack thorough empirical validation. An effective tool for evaluating environmental impacts of products and services is lifecycle assessment (LCA). This article enumerates the steps in the lifecycles of conventional (hard copy) texts and e‐texts and it reports the potential GHG footprints of these activities. However, the actual footprint of most products and services depends on how individuals actually use them. Therefore, our second objective is to report survey results regarding actual student behaviors. Combining LCA and survey data, we estimate the GHG emissions of representative e‐texts and conventional texts; and we compare the two. This allows us to provide insight into the question, which alternative is best? Just as importantly, our analysis also identifies three levers that administrators, faculty and students can use to reduce text‐related GHG emissions.

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“…Major emphasis has been placed on human eye movements during browsing and reading online material (Outing & Ruel, 2004;Kliegl & Engbert, 2005). The findings from these studies help website owners and marketers to produce effective web content and Despite the apparent increase in online reading, many users report printing online material to read on paper (Rho & Gedeon, 2000;Shaike, 2004;Liu & Huang, 2007). A survey into reading activities on online academic articles by Rho and Gedeon (2000) reported that the readers 'overview' the web based academic articles from the screen but print them out to read.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The findings from these studies help website owners and marketers to produce effective web content and Despite the apparent increase in online reading, many users report printing online material to read on paper (Rho & Gedeon, 2000;Shaike, 2004;Liu & Huang, 2007). A survey into reading activities on online academic articles by Rho and Gedeon (2000) reported that the readers 'overview' the web based academic articles from the screen but print them out to read. Similarly, McKnight (1997) suggests people do not like to read on screen, rather they print them out for reading -even printouts from dot matrix printers.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

How do we Read Online: The Effect of the Internet on Reading Behaviour

Herath¹

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<p>Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore online and offline reading and determine the differences between them while assessing the impact of the Internet and online environment on individuals' reading behaviour. Design/methodology/approach This study followed a sequential mixed-method approach and employed both qualitative and quantitative research methods. First, two focus groups were carried out to obtain a range of opinions on the topic and identify unforeseen areas. Subsequently, an online survey was applied to a representative sample of individuals from multiple countries. Findings People used different media for different purposes. They read a range of paper materials throughout the day in various locations to gain knowledge, for pleasure, for mood change, to escape, and out of obligation. They also read a range of online materials due to the availability of a large choice, efficiency, accessibility, low cost, up-to-date nature, and environmental considerations. The different media revealed different reading patterns. With an increasing amount of time spent on reading online, a screen based reading behaviour is emerging. Skim reading, scanning, and speed reading were evident while less time was spent on in depth reading leading to less comprehension and content absorption/recall levels. There was a lower attention span on online materials therefore less concentration was also identified. Reduced relaxation levels were evident therefore the majority of individuals printed online materials to read. Overall, the amount people read had increased over time due to the vast amount of reading materials. Research limitations/ implications Online reading strategies and skills are required to address the identified impacts. Future research can be extended to more scientific evidence to justify these findings. It would also be fascinating to examine how new additions to online reading devices influence or alter the online reading behaviour. Originality/value One of the few studies that analyses the impact of the online environment on individuals' reading behaviour. In this sense, it provides a significant contribution to both academic literature and practitioners.</p>

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Reading patterns and formats of academic articles on the Web

Cited by 6 publications

References 4 publications

A Survey of Online Reading Habits of Internet Users

A Survey of Online Reading Habits of Internet Users

Online Texts and Conventional Texts: Estimating, Comparing, and Reducing the Greenhouse Gas Footprint of two Tools of the Trade

How do we Read Online: The Effect of the Internet on Reading Behaviour

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