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Asian & Middle Eastern Studies 250: Critical Issues in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Question 1

What year are you in your studies at W&M?

Question 1
1: 22 votes (27.85%)
2: 22 votes (27.85%)
3: 19 votes (24.05%)
4: 16 votes (20.25%)
Total Votes: 79

Question 2

Which Swem web sites have you used for your research?

Question 2
I haven't used the website since last year: 12 votes (15.58%)
I have used the new website for research this year: 55 votes (71.43%)
I don't use Swem for research: 7 votes (9.09%)
Google is better: 3 votes (3.9%)
Total Votes: 77

Question 3

What is the most frustrating part about research?

Question 3
Finding good sources: 25 votes (32.47%)
Figuring out my topic: 20 votes (25.97%)
Organizing my sources: 11 votes (14.29%)
I always find good titles online, but I can never find the full text when I need it: 21 votes (27.27%)
Total Votes: 77

Question 4

Where would you find a book about the history of Istanbul?

Question 4
Google: 6 votes (7.59%)
Library catalog: 63 votes (79.75%)
Academic Search Complete: 2 votes (2.53%)
JSTOR: 8 votes (10.13%)
Total Votes: 79

Question 5

Where would you find an article about the history of education in Istanbul?

Question 5
Library catalog: 11 votes (14.1%)
JSTOR: 60 votes (76.92%)
Google: 6 votes (7.69%)
Wikipedia: 1 votes (1.28%)
Total Votes: 78

Question 6

Where would you find background information about Istanbul?

Question 6
Google: 25 votes (32.05%)
Wikipedia: 33 votes (42.31%)
Library Catalog: 6 votes (7.69%)
Academic Search Complete: 14 votes (17.95%)
Total Votes: 78

Question 7

You do not need to cite images, maps, music, or other non-text sources you use in presentations.

Question 7
True: 1 votes (5.26%)
Fales: 17 votes (89.47%)
Sometimes: 1 votes (5.26%)
Total Votes: 19