Browsing 2008 MU dissertations - Freely available online by Thesis Department "Information science and learning technologies (MU)"
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Factors influencing Chinese electronics engineers' selection of information sources
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Previous studies show that engineers prefer some information sources over others when they seek information for their work. Oral discussion, print textbooks, print handbooks and standards, online bibliographic databases, ... -
A phenomenological study of new adult readers' participation in a community reading program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This research presents a phenomenological study of readers who participated in a community reading program. It examines participatory education in the context of a community reading project hosted by a public library. ... -
Quality indicators for evaluating distance education programs at community colleges
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The continued rapid growth of online courses and programs in higher education has brought concerns regarding support services, learning resources, and effectiveness of instruction, as well as how institutions monitor the ... -
Technology use, cooperation, and organizational learning in patient safety reporting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Technology use, cooperation, and organizational learning are complex constructs that were often oversimplified and resulted in inconsistent findings in past studies. This study employed an innovative approach to building ... -
Using theory of reasoned action (TRA) in understanding selection and use of information resources : an information resource selection and use model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)With advanced computer and networking technologies, more and more information can be accessed electronically. Information overload has become an issue and it is increasingly difficult for a user to quickly identify and ...