Incoming First Year and Transfer Student Orientation Survey (09/01/06)


1. My experience with libraries other than Brown is:
yesnoResponse Total
I’ve used a high school library.
97% (304)3% (9)313
I’ve used a college/university library.
50% (150)50% (152)302
I’ve used a public library.
97% (301)3% (9)310
A librarian has shown me how to use a library.
71% (209)29% (86)295
Total Respondents  315
(skipped this question)  0
2. My experience with previous research is:
yesnoResponse Total
I’ve worked on a research project that required sources other than my own ideas.
98% (309)2% (5)314
I’ve worked on a research project that required a particular style guide (MLA, APA).
88% (271)12% (37)308
A librarian has shown me how to use library resources for research.
74% (223)26% (79)302
Total Respondents  315
(skipped this question)  0
3. I have used the following tools in research or other projects in the past:
yesnoResponse Total
Google
98% (310)2% (5)315
Google Scholar
22% (65)78% (226)291
Other search engine (Yahoo, etc.)
85% (263)15% (47)310
Wikipedia
83% (257)17% (54)311
News websites (NY Times, CNN.com)
94% (289)6% (19)308
Total Respondents  315
(skipped this question)  0
4. To find answers related to coursework I would feel comfortable with the following:
yesnoResponse Total
Approach a library staff member in the library
98% (306)2% (7)313
Approach a library staff member via email
76% (230)24% (74)304
Approach a library staff member via instant messenger
26% (79)74% (220)299
Approach a library staff member via phone
59% (180)41% (125)305
Total Respondents  315
(skipped this question)  0
5. I expect to do the majority of my research:
yesnoResponse Total
from a computer off-campus
16% (46)84% (240)286
from a computer on-campus
92% (279)8% (24)303
in the library
93% (283)7% (22)305
in a computer cluster on campus
25% (69)75% (212)281
Total Respondents  314
(skipped this question)  1
6. I’m aware of the different types of information available through specific resources:
yesnoResponse Total
Library catalog
75% (229)25% (78)307
A subscription database (JSTOR, Academic Search Premier)
49% (149)51% (153)302
Internet
95% (294)5% (15)309
Total Respondents  313
(skipped this question)  2
7. I’m aware of strategies that will help me avoid plagiarism.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly Agree
25.3%79
  Agree
57.1%178
  Disagree
3.5%11
  Strongly Disagree
0.3%1
  I'd like some help in this area
13.8%43
Total Respondents  312
(skipped this question)  3
8. If limited to the use of only scholarly materials for a research project, I would feel confident that I understood what types of resources I could include.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly Agree
12.9%40
  Agree
46%143
  Disagree
15.1%47
  Strongly Disagree
1.9%6
  I'd like some help in this area
24.1%75
Total Respondents  311
(skipped this question)  4
9. I’m comfortable formatting a research project according to a particular style guide (MLA, APA, or Chicago).
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly Agree
14.7%46
  Agree
48.4%151
  Disagree
13.5%42
  Strongly Disagree
1.9%6
  I'd like some help in this area
21.5%67
Total Respondents  312
(skipped this question)  3
10. I would be able to decide whether a particular website qualifies as a reliable and credible source appropriate for use in a research project.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Strongly Agree
13.8%43
  Agree
65%202
  Disagree
7.1%22
  Strongly Disagree
1.3%4
  I'd like some help in this area
12.9%40
Total Respondents  311
(skipped this question)  4
11. Name:
 Total Respondents  
161
(skipped this question)  154
12. Status:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  First Year
93.6%190
  Transfer
3.4%7
  Graduate
3%6
Total Respondents  203
(skipped this question)  112
13. Email:
 Total Respondents  
137
(skipped this question)  178
14. Alt Email:
 Total Respondents  
27
(skipped this question)  288
15. Library:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Rock
86.9%273
  Hay
1.9%6
  SciLi
9.9%31
  Orwig
1%3
  Art Slide
0.3%1
Total Respondents  314
(skipped this question)  1