The Information-Seeking Behaviour of Students: A Case of University of Dubai

The Information-Seeking Behaviour of Students: A Case of University of Dubai

Ali Amour El-Maamiry

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The information seeking behaviour, is considered as a human behaviour to search for information in purposeful way to find the gap. This behaviour sometimes is very undefinable. The study investigated use of electronic resources by students of the College of Business Administration (CBA) and College of Information Technology (CIT). That is, it examined possible factors and problems in their searching habits, information seeking, use and retrieval in satisfying their needs. Therefore, the study focused on information seeking behaviour of students and barriers to utilizing online resources to execute academic tasks. Students of University of Dubai ultimately, due to cultural effects adopts different searching processes, use different phrases and mostly spend more time to search for information to satisfy their needs. It is assumed that poor information skills are preventing them from searching information effectively.

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Ali Amour El-Maamiry. 2017. \u201cThe Information-Seeking Behaviour of Students: A Case of University of Dubai\u201d. Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology - H: Information & Technology GJCST-H Volume 17 (GJCST Volume 17 Issue H1).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/gjcst

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Submission ReceivedDecember 7, 2016
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Country: United Arab Emirates

Subject: Global Journal of Computer Science and Technology - H: Information & Technology

Authors: Ali Amour El-Maamiry (PhD/Dr. count: 0)

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