G17 Form To Use For Your Research Report

 

Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:10/12/02

2) Time at start: 7:15pm

3) Time at end:8:05pm

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

            I am planning to search for an article pertaining to the differences between men and women in relationships because I want to find some unique info about this topic. 

 5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?  About 20 minutes  

Type in hours and minutes:  0 hours and 20 minutes

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 5

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I think there will be al ot of info on this subject so it shouldnât take too long.

 7) How important to you is this task today?  

Type a number here: 5

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I feel it is important, but not extremely important.

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 6 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  5 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 9 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 10

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here:  10 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I think learning to do this task will be very easy for me to get down.  

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here:  8 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  This search was pretty easy for me.  I found something that  was sufficient for my  topic.  

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here:  8 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I feel pretty motivated and am kind of curious to see what I find. 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here:  10 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: From what I know and previous experiences the internet provides a wide range of information available.

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here:  10 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I think the topic that I am searching for is general enough to be able to find a sufficient amount of information on it. 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here:  7 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I think it will take some effort.

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:  www.google.com
Explain why you chose it?  This is one of the few that I know about and I always use it.

Database or search engine 2:www.msn.com
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?  I have always used this search engine.  These two engines offer a wide range of information.

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?  

Type a number here:  5 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  6 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?  

Type a number here:  2 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: I didnât feel any anxiety at this session for some reason. 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here:  4 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I was a little frustrated, but very little.   

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 1

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I didnât feel very upset during my search because it was pretty easy to find an article pertaining to my topic. 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here:  3 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  There is a lot of information pertaining to this topic, so it was easy for me to choose something that looked interesting to me. 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 8 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I found the articles that I got off the Internet were very relevant to the topic I was looking for. 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 8 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  It took a little work to find something that was relevant for me, but the engines I used had a wide variety of information and I found an article   

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 3 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  3 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?:  C 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  Because my topic was so broad, it was easy for me to find and because the search engine I used has a lot of resources that I can choose from. 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.  I didnât change any of my goals tonight.  I got what I needed and that was the end of it.

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Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:  10/17/02

2) Time at start:5:20pm

3) Time at end:6:45pm

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

            I plan to search for more information regarding the differences between men and women in a relationship.  But I am looking for specifics on dealing with rejection.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:  1hr 30 min

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 7

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 7

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  6

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 8

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  8 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 7

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  8

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  9

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 7

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  7

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:  www.google.com
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  6 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 5

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  7 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  4 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  7 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  8 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  8 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  7 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 6

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?:  C

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  My topic was pretty specific.  But the data base3 I used had a little info about my subject

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.  No, I stayed with my goal to the very end and found what I was looking for.

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Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:  10/19/02

2) Time at start: 8 pm

3) Time at end: 9:50pm

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

            Tonight I am looking for info on the topic of public transportation drivers and road rage because I was interested in this topic.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:  0 hrs and 45 minutes

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  6 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  7 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  6 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  8 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here:  8 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: I think I will become very good at this task of looking for something specific on the web.

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here:  7 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I think I have a pretty easy time searching for something, depending on how specific or unique the topic is. 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  8 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  9 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  8 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here:  7 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I think it will take some effort because the topic is sort of specific but not that much effort.

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1: www.google.com
Explain why you chose it?  I always use it first.

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here:  

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  7 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here:  3 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I couldnât find anything specific at first, just a lot of other info related to what I was looking for.  But as I went on I came to a site that gave me the info I wanted after reading through it. 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here:  7

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I was a little frustrated at first because I couldnât find what I was specifically looking for.  But I found it in the end.

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here:  2 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I was a little frustrated, but I donât think I felt any rage from my search. 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here:  7 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  It took me a little more effort than the previous searches, but I think it is a kind of hard topic to pinpoint. 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 9

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here:  7 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I am satisfied, but it took me a little longer than I first thought.  There was some information that was irrelevant  to my topic. 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here:  6 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  It seemed a little more difficult than usual tonight compared to my previous searches. 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  7 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?:  B 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  I think that by me looking and reading through different articles helped me find what I needed. 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.  I kept my goals the same through the whole process.

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Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

Back to Research Report Instructions || Back to G17 Class Home Page

G17 Form To Use For Your Research Report

 

Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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G17 Form To Use For Your Research Report

 

Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer:  

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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G17 Form To Use For Your Research Report

 

Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

Back to Research Report Instructions || Back to G17 Class Home Page

G17 Form To Use For Your Research Report

 

Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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G17 Form To Use For Your Research Report

 

Instructions:

Select this whole file, copy it, and paste it into your Word document. Now type in the answers as requested by the dotted lines. Save the file and name it   forms.doc    Do the same for all your sessions. Keep them all pasted in this file so they stay together. Before uploading with your Research Report, save the file again as an HTML Web page.

PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:

1) Todayâs date:

2) Time at start:

3) Time at end:

4) Briefly describe the task for this session÷what youâre planning to do and why.

 

5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?

Type in hours and minutes:

 

6) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long should it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

7) How important to you is this task today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not important                                                             extremely important

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not upset                                                                           extremely upset

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

doubtful                                                                               almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

10) How likely is it that you will become good at this type of task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

pretty doubtful                                                                       almost certain

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I have bad luck                                               I always find something useful

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

slightly motivated                                                       very highly motivated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what theyâre looking for.

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

I strongly disagree                                                         I very much agree

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what youâre looking for?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not likely                                                                                    very likely

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not much                                                                 a tremendous amount

Please type in an explanation for your answer:

PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:

Please list the databases and search engines you used today:

Database or search engine 1:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 2:
Explain why you chose it?

Database or search engine 3:
Explain why you chose it?

(add others if needed)

PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:

16) How irritated did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no irritation                                                                       extremely irritated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

17) How anxious did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not anxious                                                                       extremely anxious

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

18) How frustrated did you feel in todayâs search session?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not frustrated                                                                   extremely frustrated

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

19) How much rage did you feel in todayâs search task?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

no rage                                                                                     a lot of rage

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                            much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not relevant                                                                           very relevant

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

not supportive                                                                      very supportive

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

very easy                                                                                 very difficult

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

24) If you compare this task to other search tasks youâve done, how long did it take in your opinion?

Type a number here: 

1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9          10

much less than others                                        much more than others

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

25) Which factor was most important in getting the search results you got?: 

a) luck

b) my search techniques

c) the quality of the databases or search engines I used

Please type in an explanation for your answer: 

 

26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.

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