Paper Info
Title
Use of library and information science journals by Master's students in their dissertations: Experiences at the University of Wales Aberystwyth
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this research is to report on research undertaken into the use made of library and information science (LIS) journals in dissertations written by students undertaking the Master's course in Information and Library Studies at the University of Wales Aberystwyth. Design/methodology/approach - Analysis of the citations of 100 (post 2000) dissertations submitted gives an indication of the range of material used in dissertations. In addition, responses to questionnaires from students provide information about how relevant papers are found from LIS journals. Findings - Journals with a practical bias were cited more than research-oriented journals. Lists of the most "popular" journal titles are included. Originality/value - The research provides a "snapshot" of the use made of LIS journals by Master's students in their dissertations.
Year
DOI
Venue
2006
10.1108/00012530610713632
ASLIB PROCEEDINGS
Keywords
Field
DocType
libraries,information science,Masters degrees,students,Wales
Sociology,Information science,Citation analysis,Library science
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
58
6
0001-253X
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
4
Authors
1
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Lucy A. Tedd11611.82