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Main Author: Barry, Christine A.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1995
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ503522
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  • Critical Issues in Evaluating the Impact of IT on Information Activity in Academic Research: Developing a Qualitative Research Solution. Barry, Christine A. Information Needs Information Sources Information Systems Information Technology Information Utilization Observation Research Methodology Research Opportunities Research Tools Researchers Discusses methodological issues arising from the evaluation of the impact of IT-assisted information systems on information-seeking and research in academia. Learning and use of information technology by academics was observed over time by using diaries, interviews, discussion, and observation. Results indicate that academic research is a complex and creative process, making this a very difficult area to research. (Author/JKP)