Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Concept-Based Computer Tutorial for OPAC Users.

Cherry, Joan M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ486803

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Concept-Based Computer Tutorial for OPAC Users.

Cherry, Joan M.; And Others

College and Research Libraries, v55 n4 p355-64 Jul 1994

Reports on the results of two experiments testing the effectiveness of a concept-based computer tutorial for OPAC (online public access catalog) users. Factors that may have caused differences in results, including OPACs used in the experiments and the participants' different ability levels, are discussed. Findings are related to similar studies. (Contains 18 references.) (KRN)

Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Teaching, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Library Catalogs, Library Instruction, Online Catalogs, Research Needs, Tables (Data), User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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