Wrong Way: Go Back! An Exploration of Novice Search Behaviours While Conducting an Information Search.

Debowski, Shelda

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Publication Date: 2001

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Wrong Way: Go Back! An Exploration of Novice Search Behaviours While Conducting an Information Search.

Debowski, Shelda

Electronic Library, v19 n6 p371-82 2001

Discussion of user-managed online search processes in libraries and the search strategies of novices focuses on a study of Western Australia undergraduates while they performed an information search task. Considers measurement of search behavior and reports results that showed problems in formulating an effective search strategy and the need for improved user training programs. (LRW)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Measures (Individuals), Online Searching, Search Strategies, Undergraduate Students, Users (Information)

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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