Forms
Research Form #1:
G17 Form To Use For Your Research Report
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: 09/12/02
2) Time at start: 4pm
3) Time at end: 5pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I wanted to find out more about people and how they deal with their sick pets or a death of a pet.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes: about thirty minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 6
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’ve never had a pet so I don’t know if I’ll find much about the topic.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because it’s part of an assignment.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I would be very upset because It’s the topic that I’m interested in today and it’s better to write about something that you’re interested in.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I think there will be at least some information on the topic because the internet is so vast.
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: With practice I’ll know how which search engines are better.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 9
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: The internet is so big that you can’t go wrong.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I have to do it.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
I think that’s self explanatory.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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:
There’s got to be something.
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’ll I’m doing is sitting down and using a mouse.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
2:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
3:Exicite.com
Explain why you chose it?I just thought to use it.
(add others if needed)
PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:
16) How irritated did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s not like it was something strenuous and it didn’t take up much of my time.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I wanted to do it because I knew it had to be done.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It wasn’t fustrating.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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 didn’t feel any rage.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t require much effort.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer: I found articles that told me what I wanted to know.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
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: 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer: It’s easy to use a computer.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t take much time at all.
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: c.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
No I didn’t. I went in looking for sick pets and got what I wanted.
Research Form #2
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: Sept. 16
2) Time at start: 10:45pm
3) Time at end: 11:10pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I did a search on dealing with anger because I was interested in the topic.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes: 30 minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 6
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’ve never had a pet so I don’t know if I’ll find much about the topic.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because it’s part of an assignment.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I would be very upset because It’s the topic that I’m interested in today and it’s better to write about something that you’re interested in.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I think there will be at least some information on the topic because the internet is so vast.
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: With practice I’ll know how which search engines are better.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 9
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: The internet is so big that you can’t go wrong.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I have to do it.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
I think that’s self explanatory.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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:
There’s got to be something.
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’ll I’m doing is sitting down and using a mouse.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
2:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
3:Exicite.com
Explain why you chose it?I just thought to use it.
(add others if needed)
PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:
16) How irritated did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s not like it was something strenuous and it didn’t take up much of my time.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I wanted to do it because I knew it had to be done.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It wasn’t fustrating.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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 didn’t feel any rage.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t require much effort.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I found articles that told me what I wanted to know.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s easy to use a computer.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t take much time at all.
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: c.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
No I didn’t. I went in looking for the topic dealing with anger and got what I wanted.
Research Form #3
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: September 23rd
2) Time at start: 10:00pm
3) Time at end: 10:25pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I wanted to look for the topic of expressing rage and how it relates to road rage.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:
30 minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 4
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:
Internet is easier to use than a library. The information is so vast.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I have to do it for my class.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I have to do it for my class credit.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet has lots of info. I have no doubts that I will find what I’m looking for.
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 have to do this over and over again for my research paper.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 10
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:
The internet is easy to use.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I have to succeed or I won’t get credit.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
It’s easy access to information.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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:
The internet is a way for people to publish what they want without a book deal.
15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?
Type a number here: 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not much a tremendous amount
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I’ll have to actually read articles to see if it’s what I’m looking for so that 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:Google
Explain why you chose it?
It’s the best in my experience.
Database or search engine 2:Google
Explain why you chose it?
It’s the best in my experience.
Database or search engine 3:Google
Explain why you chose it?
(add others if needed)
It’s the best in my experience
PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:
16) How irritated did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Not irritated at all.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I wanted to get it over with.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
None at all.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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:
No rage at all.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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:
Quite easy.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s what I was looking for to discuss in my forum posting.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not supportive very supportive
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I knew my road runner would be working.
23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It was at my house, I could do it anytime.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
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:
Very little effort and time needed.
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:
My search techniques and search engines because if you don’t type in the right thing you’ll come up with lots of webpages that aren’t related to your topic and if you don’t use the right database you won’t get what you want relevant to your topic.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
No…I got what I wanted out of the session.
Research Form #4
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: October 3rd
2) Time at start: 11:00pm
3) Time at end: 11:30pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I wanted to do research on road rage and how to deal with it.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:30 minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 6
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’ve never had a pet so I don’t know if I’ll find much about the topic.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because it’s part of an assignment.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I would be very upset because It’s the topic that I’m interested in today and it’s better to write about something that you’re interested in.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I think there will be at least some information on the topic because the internet is so vast.
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: With practice I’ll know how which search engines are better.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 9
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: The internet is so big that you can’t go wrong.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I have to do it.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
I think that’s self explanatory.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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:
There’s got to be something.
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’ll I’m doing is sitting down and using a mouse.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
2:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
3:yahoo.com
Explain why you chose it?I just thought to use it.
(add others if needed)
PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:
16) How irritated did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s not like it was something strenuous and it didn’t take up much of my time.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I wanted to do it because I knew it had to be done.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It wasn’t fustrating.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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 didn’t feel any rage.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t require much effort.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer: I found articles that told me what I wanted to know.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer: It’s easy to use a computer.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t take much time at all.
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: c.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
No I didn’t. I went in looking for the topic dealing with road rage and got what I wanted.
Research Form #5
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: Oct. 8th
2) Time at start: 7:00pm
3) Time at end: 7:30pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I set out to search on the topic of rage and how to deal with it.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:30 minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 4
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’s easy to search on the internet.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I have to do it for my research report.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It would be absurd if I found nothing on the internet.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet is so big that I should have no problems.
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 have to do it so much for my research report that I should be very good.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 10
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:
The internet is like your own personal publishing company that the info on it is unlimited.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I have to do this so I will.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
Like I said before….it’s easy to search on the internet.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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’m repeating myself…the internet is easy to search on.
15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not much a tremendous amount
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Searching on the internet is easy.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine 1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it? Because it’s a good source of info.
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 today’s search task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I felt very irritated that I had to fill out this form with repetitive questions.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The search was easy, this form is irritating.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Searching the net is easy…as long as you know what to look for.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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:
No rage…the rage came later when I had to fill out this form.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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:
This task was quite easy.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It was what I was looking for.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not supportive very supportive
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I like google. It gives me the relevancy of what I’m looking at.
23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I’m at home.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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:
Like I said..using the internet is easy.
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:
Mostly C.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
Nope..I did not change the goals.
Research Form #6:
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: October 17th
2) Time at start: 3:30pm
3) Time at end: 4:00pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I looked on the topic of rage and the differences between men and women and how they express rage.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:30 minutes.
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 6
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’ve never had a pet so I don’t know if I’ll find much about the topic.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because it’s part of an assignment.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I would be very upset because It’s the topic that I’m interested in today and it’s better to write about something that you’re interested in.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I think there will be at least some information on the topic because the internet is so vast.
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: With practice I’ll know how which search engines are better.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 9
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: The internet is so big that you can’t go wrong.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I have to do it.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
I think that’s self explanatory.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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:
There’s got to be something.
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’ll I’m doing is sitting down and using a mouse.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
2:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?It was recommended.
Database or search engine
3:Exicite.com
Explain why you chose it?I just thought to use it.
(add others if needed)
PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:
16) How irritated did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s not like it was something strenuous and it didn’t take up much of my time.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I wanted to do it because I knew it had to be done.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It wasn’t fustrating.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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 didn’t feel any rage.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t require much effort.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer: I found articles that told me what I wanted to know.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
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: 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer: It’s easy to use a computer.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t take much time at all.
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: c.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
No I didn’t. I went in looking for my topic and got what I wanted.
Research Form #7:
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date:October 28th
2) Time at start: 11:00am
3) Time at end: 11:30am
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I was looking for the research topic of men and women in relationships.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:30 minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 2
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:
Because I’ve done this type of search for this class all semester so I’m good at it now.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s important because I get credit for my forum dissucussions.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I need to do this for credit.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet is very vast and has a lot of information.
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:
Like I said…I’ve been doing this all semester.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 10
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:
You don’t need a publisher to put your ideas on the internet so there is a lot of information.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I have to do this or else I won’t get any credit.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
The internet has a lot of information.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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 everyone must have their own internet site with their ideas.
15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not much a tremendous amount
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet is very easy to use.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it? Because it’s a good search engine.
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 today’s search task?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
No irritation at all.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I knew I would have to get to this form.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s easy to use the internet.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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 got what I wanted very easily.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t take much time…except for this form.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I got exactly what I thought I would.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not supportive very supportive
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I get very good results from google.
23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Google is easy to use.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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:
Searching on the internet is effortless if you know what to look for.
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:
B and C
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
My goals didn’t change at all. I got what I wanted from my search session.
Research Form #8:
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: October 28th
2) Time at start: 11:30am
3) Time at end: 12:00pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I wanted to search on the topic of men and women in relationships and their differences.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:30 minutes.
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 2
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:
Because I’ve done this type of search for this class all semester so I’m good at it now.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s important because I get credit for my forum dissucussions.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I need to do this for credit.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet is very vast and has a lot of information.
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:
Like I said…I’ve been doing this all semester.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 10
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:
You don’t need a publisher to put your ideas on the internet so there is a lot of information.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I have to do this or else I won’t get any credit.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
The internet has a lot of information.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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 everyone must have their own internet site with their ideas.
15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not much a tremendous amount
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet is very easy to use.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it? Because it’s a good search engine.
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 today’s search task?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
No irritation at all.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I knew I would have to get to this form.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s easy to use the internet because there is so much stuff on it.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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 got what I wanted very easily.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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 didn’t take much time…except for this form.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I got exactly what I thought I would.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not supportive very supportive
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I get very good results from google.
23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I did this at my home so it was very easy to use the facilities.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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:
Searching on the internet is effortless if you know what to look for.
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:
B and C
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
I got exactly what I wanted out of this session.
Research Form #9:
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date:October 30th
2) Time at start: 10:00pm
3) Time at end: 10:30pm
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I wanted to research on the topic of road rage.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:30 minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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:
The internet is very easy to use, and I have a cable connection.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I need to do this for my research report.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I need to do this.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet has everything you’d want to know.
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 have to do this a lot this semester.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 10
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:
The internet has so much information, that you can’t go wrong.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I have to find something because it’s for a grade.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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:
They are very easy to use.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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:
People can publish what ever they want on the internet.
15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not much a tremendous amount
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
It’s very easy to search on the internet.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it?Because it’s an excellent search engine.
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 today’s search task?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
no irritation extremely irritated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I didn’t have any problems searching for this topic.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because even though the searching doesn’t take much time, this form takes a while. So I wanted to get it over with.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Searching was the easy part.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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 didn’t get angry because it was easy.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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:
Searching on the internet is very easy.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I got exactly what I wanted.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not supportive very supportive
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I did it at home so it was very convenient and easy to use.
23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Like I said…I was at home.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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:
The only hard part of this was doing this form.
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:
B and C.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
My goals did not change at all during my session. I got what I was looking for.
Research Form #10:
PART 1: FILL THIS OUT AT THE START OF THE SESSION:
1) Today’s date: November 4th
2) Time at start: 11:00 am
3) Time at end: 11:30 am
4) Briefly describe the task for this session—what you’re planning to do and why.
I wanted to look for the topic of dealing with sick pets.
5) How long do you think this task will actually take today?
Type in hours and minutes:30 minutes
6) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long should it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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’s very easy to use the internet.
7) How important to you is this task today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not important extremely important
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I need to do it for my research report.
8) How upset would you be if you found nothing today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not upset extremely upset
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I need to do this to get a good grade.
9) How sure are you that you will succeed in this task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
doubtful almost certain
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The internet has a lot of information.
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 have to do this all semester, so I will become very good at doing this.
11) How much luck do you have in searching in comparison to other types of tasks?
Type a number here: 10
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 always find something because I know how to search on the internet.
12) How motivated are you to keep on trying today until you succeed?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
slightly motivated very highly motivated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I have to do this for a grade.
13) Computers and search engines make it easy for people to find what they’re 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: It gives everyone access to the world.
14) How likely is it that there will be something specific on what you’re 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:
Because people don’t need publishers to publish something on the web.
15) How much effort do you expect this task to take today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not much a tremendous amount
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Searching on the internet is very easy.
PART 2: FILL THIS OUT DURING THE SESSION:
Please list the databases and search engines you used today:
Database or search engine
1:Google.com
Explain why you chose it? Because google is very good.
Database or search engine
2:Google.com
Explain why you chose it? Because it shows the relevancy of the website to my
search topic.
PART 3: FILL THIS OUT AT THE END OF THE SESSION:
16) How irritated did you feel in today’s 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:
I had a hard time finding what I wanted on sick pets.
17) How anxious did you feel in today’s search task?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not anxious extremely anxious
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Because I knew I had to fill out this form.
18) How frustrated did you feel in today’s search session?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not frustrated extremely frustrated
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
The information that I originally wanted wasn’t in my results.
19) How much rage did you feel in today’s 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:
Because all the websites contained pet owners testimonies or their stories about their sick pets.
20) How much effort did this task require of you today compared to other search tasks in your experience?
Type a number here: 1
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:
Using the search engines are easy.
21) How would you evaluate the relevance of what you found today?
Type a number here: 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not relevant very relevant
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
I really wanted doctor’s notes on how to treat and deal with their sick pets but all I found was how pet owners dealt with it.
22) How supportive are you of the search engine or computer facility you used today?
Type a number here: 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
not supportive very supportive
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
My house is very convinent.
23) How easy was it to use the search engine or computer facility today?
Type a number here: 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
very easy very difficult
Please type in an explanation for your answer:
Like I said my house is very easy to access and use.
24) If you compare this task to other search tasks you’ve done, how long did it take in your opinion?
Type a number here: 1
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:
Searching was easy because I have roadrunner.
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:
B and C.
26) Did you change the goals from the beginning to the end of your search? Please explain what change and why.
Yep…because I really wanted to get doctor’s testimonies but what I really got was pet owner’s testimonies. So I had to find one where the pet lived through the dilemma and the pet owner had to deal with the situation.