29 Sep 2004
CS 5244: Reference Interviews / Information Seeking
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Types of queries in RI
ˇDirectional
le.g., Where are the photocopiers?
l30-50% of all questions
l1 minute or less
l
ˇReady reference – “factoid” questions
le.g., Who is the prime minister of China?
l50-60%
l90% can be answered using standard references; 10%
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ˇSpecific-search
le.g., Where can I find information on sexism in business?
l20%-40%
lDepends on sources available
l
ˇResearch Questions
lc.f., information ecology
lvery low frequency
lDepends, but generally longer and more challenging (and fun)