ERIC Number: EJ724491
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Nov
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Undergraduate Students' Source Selection Criteria: A Qualitative Study
Twait, Michelle
Journal of Academic Librarianship, v31 n6 p567-573 Nov 2005
A qualitative study of a group of traditionally aged undergraduate students showed their reliance on content relevance and familiarity when making source selection decisions. Credibility, convenience, and format/type were also frequently mentioned criteria. Students' year in school influenced their selection criteria and format preference.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Familiarity, Evaluation Criteria, Selection, Information Seeking, Research Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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