Web Literacy of Postgraduate students of Sambalpur University: An Analysis

Main Authors: Behera, Sanat kumar, Majhi, Sabitri, Maharana, Bulu
Other Authors: Chander, Ram
Format: Proceeding PeerReviewed application/pdf
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: Vayu Education of India, New Delhi , 2011
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Online Access: http://eprints.rclis.org/15758/1/Web%20Literacy%20of%20Postgraduate%20students%20of%20Sambalpur%20University%20An%20Analysis.doc
http://eprints.rclis.org/15758/
Daftar Isi:
  • Web literacy, is a collection of skills, might be considered the point where computer literacy merges with information literacy. The present study is a questionnaire based survey of 200 post graduate students of Sambalpur University about their knowledge of the Web and its use. The study found that 44% students conceive web as a huge database of information; 60.5% feel that websites or portals are the vital source of web information; 96% search the web though Google. Further, the study explores the hindrances to Web literacy at the institutional level and suggests measures to enhance the use of web by the students.