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Liebscher, Peter; Marchionini, Gary – School Library Media Quarterly, 1988
This study examined the effectiveness of a simple browse search strategy and a more complex analytical strategy with 25 high school students, using an electronic full-text encyclopedia. Captured keystrokes and student essays were analyzed for retrieval performance and information application. No significant differences between types of search…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Comparative Analysis, Encyclopedias, High Schools
Peer reviewedMarchionini, Gary; Teague, Jerry – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Describes study that was designed to explore whether elementary students of different ages could effectively use selected electronic information services. The performances of students in grades two-three and grades four-six in using an online encyclopedia are compared, examples of searches are presented, and suggestions for further research are…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Marchionini, Gary; Liebscher, Peter – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1991
Describes a study that examined the information-seeking behavior of undergraduate students searching print and electronic encyclopedias to determine how mental models are adapted for different types of media. Cognitive load is discussed; print and electronic systems are compared; differences among three electronic encyclopedias are described; and…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Electronic Publishing
