Undergraduate use of CD-ROM databases: Observations of human-computer interaction and relevance judgments

Shaw, Debora

doi:10.1016/s0740-8188(96)90044-4

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“…Other studies have involved user behavior within online and CD‐ROM based information environments (Fidel, 1984; Huang, 1992; Meadow et al, 1995), describing aspects of behavior that are difficult to map onto traditional print environments. Choosing amongst menus of databases has been identified as an issue in several studies (Allen, 1990; Shaw, 1995, 1996). Difficulties related to searching in electronic environments have emerged prominently as a theme as well (Hill, 1999; Puttapithakporn, 1990; Schacter et al, 1998; Shaw, 1995; Veldof et al, 1999).…”

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“…Users consider three factors when determining the relevance of a document: (1) the information content of the document, (2) whether it contains further references to additional useful material, and (3) the relationship between the document content and personal criteria (Barry, 1998). Of all relevance criteria, “on topic” seems to be the most important and common one (Shaw, 1995, 1996; Wang & Soergel, 1998), or the first one considered (Fister, 1992). The many examples of criteria cited by Barry (1998) include depth, accuracy, clarity, recency, understandability, content novelty, and consensus with other information in the field.…”

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Relevance judging, evaluation, and decision making in virtual libraries: A descriptive study

Fitzgerald

Galloway

2001

J. Am. Soc. Inf. Sci.

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This study explored higher-order thinking processes in undergraduates using a virtual library. Ten undergraduates pursuing topics pertaining to their academic work were interviewed and observed as they used GALILEO (GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online, a virtual library containing many scholarly databases). Specifically, the study focused on relevance judging, evaluation (critical thinking), and decision making. We found a high degree of intermingling between relevance judging and evaluation, along with a number of strategies participants used to assist them in both thinking processes. Also, participants made decisions through one of three avenues in each of their appraisals of online resources.

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Relevance judging, evaluation, and decision making in virtual libraries: A descriptive study

Fitzgerald

Galloway

2001

J. Am. Soc. Inf. Sci.

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“…Studies involving detailed observations of users involved in searching entail intense interaction and observation, reducing the number of subjects which can reasonably be observed (Shaw, 1996). However, Shaw proposes that the depth of information available in such observational studies provides a rich sense of the nature of searching and the context and evolution of information needs.…”

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Use of electronic science journals in the undergraduate curriculum: An observational study

Tenopir

Wang

Pollard

et al. 2004

Proc of Assoc for Info

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Phase 2 of a 2-phase project funded by the NSFNational Science Digital Library Project observed undergraduate and graduate engineering, chemistry, and physics students and faculty while they searched the ScienceDirect e-journals system for scholarly science journal articles for simulated class-related assignments. Think-aloud protocol was used to capture affective and cognitive state information, while online monitoring provided an automatic log of interactions with the system. Pre-and post-search questionnaires and a learning style test provided additional data. Preliminary analysis shows differences in search patterns among undergraduates, graduates, and faculty. All groups used basic search functions the most. Graduate students on average spent more time per session and viewed more pages. Further analysis, including analysis of affective and cognitive reactions is continuing.

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“…[20], [25]. [38], [41]. [43] entrevistas y análisis transaccional Entrevista en grupo 4 [24], [26], [27].…”

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La investigación cualitativa y sus aplicaciones en Biblioteconomía y Documentación

Huerta¹

1999

Rev. esp. doc. cient.

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Resumen: Se intenta determinar cuáles son las técnicas cualitativas concretas que pueden ser útiles en el desarrollo de investigaciones en Biblioteconomía y Documentación, qué temas son más susceptibles de ser abordados desde una óptica cualitativa, y si existe una correlación entre la técnica empleada y el tema tratado. Se analiza la temática y técnicas empleadas en los artículos de investigación publicados en

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Undergraduate use of CD-ROM databases: Observations of human-computer interaction and relevance judgments

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

Relevance judging, evaluation, and decision making in virtual libraries: A descriptive study

Relevance judging, evaluation, and decision making in virtual libraries: A descriptive study

Use of electronic science journals in the undergraduate curriculum: An observational study

La investigación cualitativa y sus aplicaciones en Biblioteconomía y Documentación

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