scholarly journals Assessing and Assisting Arab Undergraduates’ Skills in Producing Research Papers in English

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 481-488
Author(s):  
Ranwa Khorsheed
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Average Quality ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Research Practices ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Main Research ◽  
International University

This paper discusses the results of a study conducted on a group of undergraduates at the Arab International University. The study has assessed the students’ research skills via a qualitative analysis of their earlier research papers submissions and a questionnaire that determined the weaknesses and difficulties they face while writing a paper. Results showed that undergraduates find it most difficult to use and understand English references, paraphrase paragraphs and use in-text citations. Based on the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the results, the researcher devised a new course that aimed to enhance students’ practice of the main research skills. This course was based on developing student’s information literacy and assigning multiple focused tasks to practice the main research skills. The post course evaluation of students’ achievement showed a notable improvement in their research practices that aided the production of above average quality English research papers.  

scholarly journals Beyond Google

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Carter
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Search Strategies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Search ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Students First ◽  
Google Search

The internet is often students’ first choice when researching school assignments; however students’ online search strategies typically consist of a basic Google search and Wikipedia. The creation of library intranet pages providing a range of search tools and the teaching of customised information literacy lessons aim to better utilise library resources and improve students’ research skills and learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Faculty Perspectives on Undergraduate Research Skills: Nine Core Skills for Research Success

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Boglarka Huddleston ◽  
Jeffrey D. Bond ◽  
Linda L. Chenoweth ◽  
Tracy L. Hull
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Christian University ◽  
Reference Services ◽  
Core Skills ◽  
Literacy Initiatives ◽  
Student Capability

In an effort to improve information literacy initiatives at Texas Christian University, we sought to understand faculty members’ expectations and perceptions of undergraduate student research skills. We conducted three faculty focus groups (n=21) and an online survey (n=100) of faculty members. This study reveals a set of nine core research skills that faculty members expect students to possess. The study compares faculty members’ expectations against their perceptions of student capability for each of these nine core skills. Furthermore, this study examines who (librarians, faculty, or both) should have responsibility for teaching which research skills. These findings will inform the library’s information literacy initiatives, as well as have a strong influence on the library’s marketing and reference services.

scholarly journals First-generation students’ information literacy in everyday contexts

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Darren Ilett
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Funds Of Knowledge ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Deficit Thinking ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
The Us

Historically, much of the Library and Information Science (LIS) literature on first-generation students (FGS) framed them using deficit thinking, emphasising what they lacked to be successful in higher education. In contrast, recent scholarship has turned to asset-based pedagogies, shifting the focus onto the strengths that FGS bring to college. Further, LIS research on FGS has examined how students engage with information solely in academic contexts, such as completing research papers or navigating higher education procedures. The current study contributes to the discussion of asset-based pedagogies by using a funds of knowledge approach to explore the ways in which FGS at a mid-sized university in the US engage with information, and it expands the scope of inquiry to several everyday contexts, including students’ households, workplaces, and communities. The findings reveal a variety of funds of knowledge concerning participants’ information literacy (IL) and lay the foundation for IL instruction that meets FGS where they are, thus serving them more equitably.

scholarly journals Obraz roli babci i dziadka we współczesnej literaturze dziecięcej

2019 ◽  
pp. 161-179
Author(s):  
Alicja Zbierzchowska
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Old People ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Family ◽  
Modern Family

This article presents the results of a study on the image of seniors as grandparents in children`s books. The research was conducted using a method of searching for secondary sources. The main research problem was how grandparents are presented in a contemporary literature for children? Popular children`s books (including picture books) showing seniors in the role of grandparents were published in Poland in the 21th century. These books also created an purposive research sample as vell. In the introduction the author describes the changes in the realization of the roles of grandparents in a modern family. Next, she presentes the importance of books for children in creating the image of the family as well as the women and men’s role. The main part of the article is to present results of qualitative analysis – 5 models of the image of grandparents which includes: situations which show grandparents, activities performed by them and their relationship with the child. This research shows that the selected children`s books present only a positive image of women and men in the role of grandparents. A common topic is the problem of old people dying. The role of both grandmothers and grandfathers have been show as stereotypical as well as modern, too. The adopted grandmother/grandfather model proved to be particularly popular.

A Survey of Research in Real-Money Trading (RMT) in Virtual World

2018 ◽  
pp. 83-104
Author(s):  
Mohamed Nazir ◽  
Carrie Siu Man Lui
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Real Money ◽  
Main Research

This paper presents a set of data relating to the investigation of RMT in the virtual world (VW) and social capital associated with RMT platforms. The investigation is carried out using five main research databases: Science Direct; Emerald Insight; Springer Link; Proquest Database; and IEEE Xplore; with a total of 161 research papers. The objective of this survey study is to highlight areas of strength and weakness in current RMT research in VW and its social capital. This study also presents the basic RMT classification based on these previous studies.

‘Fake News' in the Context of Information Literacy

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-115
Author(s):  
Nicole S. Delellis ◽  
Victoria L. Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Department Chairs ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Media Regulation ◽  
Automation Technology ◽  
Study Participants

This chapter describes a study that interviewed 18 participants (8 professors, 6 librarians, and 4 department chairs) about their perceptions of ‘fake news' in the context of their educational roles in information literacy (IL) within a large Canadian university. Qualitative analysis of the interviews reveals a substantial overlap in these educators' perceptions of skills associated with IL and ‘fake news' detection. Librarians' IL role seems to be undervalued. Better communication among integral IL educator groups is recommended. Most study participants emphasized the need for incorporating segments dedicated to detecting ‘fake news' in IL curricula. Pro-active IL campaigns to prevent, detect, and deter the spread of various ‘fakes' in digital media and specialized mis-/disinformation awareness courses are among best practices that support critical thinking and information evaluation within the societal context. Two other interventions, complementary to IL as per Rubin's Disinformation and Misinformation Triangle, are suggested – detection automation technology and media regulation.

Academic Governance Arrangements

2022 ◽  
pp. 91-105
Author(s):  
Vivek Soni ◽  
Devinder Kumar Banwet
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Risk Minimization ◽  
Research Practices ◽  
Academic Governance ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Governance Arrangements

Governing the quality of academic activities at the institution level is a challenging task. Literature shows that the model of academic governance considers quality but still lacks proper standardization of academic functions and risk minimization in higher institutes. In the current chapter, the authors present a conceptual framework of academic governance, different arrangements settings, and exploring nexus of governance in education sector: how it operates to support the quality of academic activities. Using literature content and qualitative analysis, firstly the chapter explores a few factors of academic governance such as expectations of regulators, standards, and quality, and secondly, it presents influences due to pandemic on academic governance. At the last, this chapter draws inferences to act as a starting point for the study on academic governance, refers knowledge, infuses more research practices, and answers a few questions that might surface from the implementation of academic governance in assuring quality.

A Survey of Research in Real-Money Trading (RMT) in Virtual World

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-53
Author(s):  
Mohamed Nazir ◽  
Carrie Siu Man Lui
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Real Money ◽  
Main Research

This paper presents a set of data relating to the investigation of RMT in the virtual world (VW) and social capital associated with RMT platforms. The investigation is carried out using five main research databases: Science Direct; Emerald Insight; Springer Link; Proquest Database; and IEEE Xplore; with a total of 161 research papers. The objective of this survey study is to highlight areas of strength and weakness in current RMT research in VW and its social capital. This study also presents the basic RMT classification based on these previous studies.

scholarly journals Information Literacy and Retention: A Case Study of the Value of the Library

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Jo Catalano ◽  
Sharon Rose Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Student Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Writing Research ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
The Impact

Objective - The authors investigated the impact of library instruction on information literacy (IL) skills as part of ACRL’s AiA initiative. Additionally, the researchers sought to determine whether there was a relationship between IL tests scores and research experiences with student success outcomes such as retention. Methods - The researchers administered a standardized IL test to 455 graduate and undergraduate students in multiple disciplines. They then collected outcome data on GPA, retention, and graduation three years later. Results - While there were no significant differences between those students who had instruction and those who did not on the IL test, a regression analysis revealed that experience writing research papers that required library resources and an individual’s use of library books throughout their academic career demonstrated significant, positive relationships with whether a student passed the information literacy test. Additionally, using the longitudinal data on GPA, retention, graduation, and employment, the researchers found that students’ IL scores were significantly correlated with their GPAs, and that students who passed the IL test were more likely to be retained or graduate within six years. Conclusion - The ability to demonstrate IL skills appears to contribute to retention and graduation and, therefore, may be an integral part of one’s academic success. Further, experience writing research papers and other meaningful assignments contributes to student success.

Exploring Cross-cultural Pragmatic Judgment of Two Groups of EFL Teachers on Formal Written Requests

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 693
Author(s):  
SIU Fiona Kwai-peng
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Amount Of Information ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
L2 Learners ◽  
Research Findings

This study examines the pragmatic judgments made on formal request letters written by adult L2 learners of English by two groups of EFL teachers at a university in Hong Kong. A pragmatic Judgment Questionnaire was completed by each of the sixteen teachers, comprising eight native Cantonese speakers (CSTs) and eight native English speakers (ESTs). Pragmatic judgment was examined by investigating four pragmatic variables -- i.e., politeness, directness, formality and amount of information. Main research findings suggest that there were no significant differences between the two groups of teachers in their pragmatic judgments except for their views on: a) what constituted “unnaturally polite” expressions, b) whether negative words would help achieve the purpose of a message, c) what supporting moves should be avoided, and d) what writing plans they preferred. Qualitative analysis revealed examples of "unnaturally polite" expressions (e.g., “forgive”) and supportive moves (e.g. compensating class teachers) considered appropriate by CSTs only.

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