scholarly journals Data Management Training for Graduate Students at a Large Research University

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Adamick ◽  
◽  
Rebecca Reznik-Zellen ◽  
Matt Sheridan
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Data Management ◽  
Research University ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Large Research ◽  
Large Research University

scholarly journals Electronic Journal Usage at Ohio State University

2001 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally A. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research University ◽  
Statistical Correlation ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
Electronic Journal ◽  
State University ◽  
Frequent Users ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Large Research

E-journal, printed journal, and database usage data from campus polls conducted annually, 1998–2000, at one large research university show increased use of e-journals and decreased use of printed journals by faculty and graduate students as the number of available e-journals increased from two hundred to more than three thousand. Little or no statistical correlation between age and frequency of use was found. The majority of frequent users of all three types of resources were from departments in the sciences. Transcripts from the 1998 poll provided insights into attitudes toward replacing printed journals with e-journals. The advantages and disadvantages mentioned were consistent with previous studies.

Caught in Limbo: Mapping Social Spaces for First-Generation Students in Graduate School

2021 ◽  
pp. 016059762110015
Author(s):  
Michael A. Miner
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Research University ◽  
First Generation ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
Social Spaces ◽  
Socialization Process ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Group Experience ◽  
Large Research

The share of college students who are first-generation has grown rapidly in recent decades. Less attention has been paid to the educational experiences of graduate students. This article asks: How do first-generation students in graduate school differ from one another in their experiences with the socialization process? Based on data from in-depth interviews with 41 graduate students at a large research university, this article examines student narratives of experiences and circumstances to characterize multiple social spaces in graduate school. Contrary to notions suggesting that first-generation students share a similar group experience, these data reveal that first-generation students have divergent experiences and circumstances that characterize four distinct regions. Drawing on social capital and socialization theories, I find that students occupy social spaces that (1) modify, (2) adapt or (3) defy the socialization processes of graduate school. Findings also show barriers for those that are (4) excluded.

The relationship between the technology acceptance model and preference for ebooks at a large research university

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Lynn Smith ◽  
Allyson Rodriguez ◽  
Erin DeWitt Miller ◽  
Lu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Research University ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Research ◽  
Large Research University

Purpose This study aims to uncover factors related to students’ preference for ebooks with hopes that understanding what drives these preferences will help librarians to figure out how to increase students’ use of ebooks. Design/methodology/approach Based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, researchers developed a model of ebook preference and a survey including constructs related to perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Respondents were undergraduate students from a core political science course at a large research university in the USA. Findings Ebook performance expectancy and ebook self-efficacy have indirect effects on ebook preference by way of ebook attitude. Ebook attitude and social influence both have direct effects. Research limitations/implications One of the limitation include respondents being of a similar age and having a similar experience of technology and ebooks. Prior use of ebooks may partially explain the results. Practical implications Librarians should help students develop ebook self-efficacy. Vendors should consider how interfaces may impact ebook self-efficacy. Ebook attitude may be positively influenced by tapping students’ desire to utilize technology. Originality/value This research adds to the understanding about ebook preference while expanding research in libraries by applying a theory and model from another research discipline.

scholarly journals Effects of an International Experience Requirement, Year in School, and Preferred Program Duration on Student Interest in Study Abroad

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-29
Author(s):  
Adrienne F. Richart
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
International Education ◽  
Research University ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Student Body ◽  
International Experiences ◽  
Large Research ◽  
Large Research University

This study was conducted at a large research university in the western U.S.A that shares many postsecondary educational institutions’ goal of increasing the number of students engaged in international experiences.  To achieve this goal, this institution has implemented an international experience requirement (IER) for approximately 30 disciplines.  The aim of this research was to 1) determine if there exists a difference in desired program duration between students who are subject to the IER and those are not, 2) establishwhether degree of interest in study abroad differs by year in school and 3)examine differences in degree of interest in study abroad by the existence or absence of the IER, preferred program duration, and the interaction of these factors. The author’s intent was to augment the cumulative understanding of the field of international education by exploring the area of required international experience, which to date has not been adequately studied. As institutions take measures to send larger proportions of their student body abroad this topic will become increasingly relevant. Existing studies in this area are discussed below.

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