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Lefebvre-Pinard, Monique; And Others – 1983
Because current research offers little conclusive evidence that explicit metacognitive knowledge is necessary for effective reading, a study was designed to determine (1) if comprehension could be enhanced by activating subjects' awareness of appropriate strategies, and (2) which strategies, based on subjects' spontaneous reports, were most…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Memory, Metacognition, Questionnaires
Prabha, Chandra; And Others – 1987
This study examines the following two premises of information-seeking behavior associated with the use of nonfiction books in an electronic mode: (1) individuals generally read nonfiction books for obtaining information; and (2) users read nonfiction books in parts, rather than completely. Study data were collected through interviews with 350…
Descriptors: Books, Information Seeking, Information Systems, Information Utilization
