Statistics,Computer Packages,and the Real World

The pathway to success in college can be bumpy. To smooth it we first investigated self-assessment of college readiness by undergraduates in terms of skills and habits required for college success. In a survey of almost 700 students, one of every two reported that their college work was more challenging than expected. Although 70% reported that they felt well-prepared for college by their high schools, finer questioning revealed that they recognized deficits for such skills/habits as time management, attention to detail, going beyond minimum requirements and studying to learn deeply. When asked what skills they wished to develop further, 40% identified time management and 39% exam preparation; fewer than 20% identified transferable skills such as effective communication and critical thinking. We then used these data to develop an evolving set of presentations, mini-workshops and course content designed to assist students to develop strategies for self-regulated learning by linking these to the self-assessment data provided by their peers. We stress the importance of mastering these strategies, as well as knowledge of their majors' subject contents, for success in both college and future career. Reception to our presentations and mini-workshops has been encouragingly positive, and quantitative assessments of their effectiveness are underway.     

A Student Guide for Interpreting Case Material

Abstract

The use of peers in the evaluation of teaching is part of a larger trend in postsecondary education toward a more systematic assessment of classroom performance. Many scholars believe that certain aspects of teaching can be assessed only by classroom observation. This study examines the use that peer reviewers make of teaching products, especially peer observation reports, during the promotion and tenure review process. Results indicate that peer observation reports are seen as an important component in evaluating teaching effectiveness, though perhaps not the best indicator of effective teaching. Despite flaws in peer observation instruments, the results from classroom observation are seen as valid and are used in deliberations about faculty teaching performance.     

Multilingual Digital Libraries: A review of issues in system-centered and user-centered studies,information retrieval and user behavior

Abstract

This study aims to identify, collect and critical review the research literature on Multilingual Digital Libraries in English language from 1997 to 2012.

Design/methodology/approach: The present literature review has followed the rules of systematic review. In particular, the identified relevant papers were categorized based on their expressed aim on two core themes, that of system-centered and user-centered studies. The assigned papers were further analyzed and six sub-themes emerged for the system-centered studies and four for the user-centered studies. Additional categorization was also provided according to type of publication.

Findings: The literature concerning Multilingual Digital Libraries is vast and mainly focuses on two aspects the “System” and the “Users”. The majority of papers tried to meet the challenges raised for enabling multilingual information retrieval in Digital Libraries. Unfortunately, these efforts undertaken by a small number of researchers or research groups apparently working in isolation and therefore resulting in the development of numerous different tools and techniques. Relatively few studies have focused on the user and aimed to explore users' behavior and expectations when interacting with Multilingual Digital Libraries. As a result, further research is needed to reach to some tangible and usable findings.

Originality/value: This literature review captures the diversity of the research conducted regarding multilingual information access and retrieval in Digital Libraries. It organizes the vast literature in comprehensive themes and sub-themes enabling easy access to specific information.

Limitations: This study reviews only papers in English due to language restrictions from 1997 to 2012.     

高水平综述性论文的检索

综述性论文对特定课题的研究现状和文献进行了概述,在科学研究中具有非常重要的作用。文章介绍了综述性论文的多种检索方法,如:通过科学网数据库、年刊系列、MEDLINE数据库和国会听证会等,并对每种检索方法的优缺点进行分析,希望有益于提高综述性论文的检索效率。     

近十年我国图书馆质量管理研究热点问题

2001—2011年,我国图书馆质量管理的研究工作取得了一定的进展。通过对2001—2011年期间《中国期刊网》发表的论文进行统计、浏览和分析,在总结该领域研究进展的基础上,文章主要从图书馆质量管理基础理论、图书馆ISO9000认证、图书馆全面质量管理、六西格玛图书馆管理理论和图书馆服务质量管理等五个方面,对近十年来我国图书馆质量管理领域的主要研究热点进行了述评。     

基于CNKI统计的近三十年辞典中“吴汝纶”词条述评

文章运用辞书学知识和文献研究法,对CNKI统计的近三十年（1983-2009）辞典中“吴汝纶”词条进行梳理,分析概括其释文简明准确、重点突出、特征鲜明等特点,指出其存在主题不突出、表达不严密、评价失当、内容滞后等问题,并提出改进意见和建议.     

微书评在图书馆全民阅读推广中的应用探析

微书评被誉为全民阅读的领航者,掀起了全民阅读的热潮。积极运用先进的服务手段引领全民阅读是图书馆义不容辞的职责。分析了图书馆利用微书评引领全民阅读的意义,提出了图书馆利用微书评引领全民阅读的途径。     

微书评在高校图书馆图书采访中的应用探析

图书采访是高校图书馆开展各环节工作的基础,是高校教学科研工作顺利开展的后台保障。网络环境下高校图书馆图书采访面临高校读者需求的无限扩展与图书采访传统途径狭窄,传统服务容量有限之间的矛盾,文章论述了微书评应对目前矛盾的优势以及微书评在高校图书采访中的应用途径。     

微书评与高校图书馆信息服务

微书评服务是高校图书馆正在兴起的一种新的服务方式。文章就读者阅读方式和读者阅读习惯的变化,分析了高校图书馆微书评的形式和特点,指出了微书评在信息服务中的作用和开展微书评服务的策略,以及做好微书评工作要注意的问题。参考文献7。     

The direct and indirect effects of advertising on materialism of college students in China

In this study, we propose a theoretical framework through which we examine the direct and the indirect effects of advertising on college students’ materialistic attitudes in China. The framework is built on the influence-of-presumed-influence model, which allows us to examine how advertising and peer influence interact with each other and exert joint effects. We conducted a survey of 210 undergraduate students aged from 17 to 24 in Beijing, China. Results of the survey suggest that, in addition to its direct effect, advertising produces an indirect effect on college students’ materialism via their presumed advertising influence on peers. The findings of this study have practical implications for both educators and marketers.