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  • × author_ss:"DiMartino, D."
  • × year_i:[1990 TO 2000}
  1. DiMartino, D.; Ferns, W.J.; Swacker, S.: CD-ROM search techniques of novice end-users : is the English-as-second-language student at a disadvantage? (1995) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    Reports results of a study, undertaken at New York City Technical College Library, to compare the end user CD-ROM search techniques of 42 undergraduate students, native speakers of English, with those of 34 undergraduate students whose second language is English (ESL). Native speakers were significantly more likely to use plural word forms when searching and to experiment with synonyms and alternative words to search for topics. Both user groups used basic search techniques, such as Boolean operators and indexing, and searched inefficiently. End user training, targeted for ESL students should focus on techniques that circumvent difficulties with plurals and limited vocabulary. General user training in CD-ROM searching can address the other problems that ESL students share with novice users in general
  2. DiMartino, D.; Ferns, W.J.; Swacker, S.: ¬A study of CD-ROM search techniques by English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students (1993) 0.03 
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    Abstract
    This paper present the preliminary findings of a study comparing the search techniques of native English speakers as opposed to English-as-a-second-language (ESL) speakers when using a commercial CD-ROM database. The subjects were 37 undergradutae students at a multicultural urban public institution with no formal training on CD-ROM databases. The examined measures included the keywords the subjects used, the correct and incorrect application of Boolean operators to keywords, the numer of steps the user took in the search, and the percentage of relevant references cited. The initial results indicate that while there may be few significant differences between these groups in terms of the search techniques used, generally the search strategies for both groups of students were inconsistent, inefficient and relatively imprecise. This suggests that, although language itself may not be a large barrier to CD-ROM retrieval, there still exist formidable obstacles for the casual user who wants to access CD-ROM bibliographic databases
  3. DiMartino, D.; Zoe, L.R.: End-user full-text searching : access or excess? (1996) 0.02 
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    Abstract
    Reports a study which examined and assessed the search techniques of trained end-users to determine whether or not they were searching the system affectively. 131 multilingual graduate students at Baruch College, City University of New York searched a full-text system and completed a survey that asked them to evaluate the system and describe their search strategy and techniques. 55% indicated dissatisfaction with their searches. Correlations between native language and searching results and satisfaction are shown. Findings suggest that computer-literate end users with prior experience searching other databases and formal training experience more difficulties than in commonly realized. Discusses the implications for training

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