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Computers and Your Educational Work: Computer Information Management Techniques

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Question: How often do you find important information in an email, computer database or website? (if never, skip to 29)
scale/code: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day.
Surveys: Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000
Question number: 28
Subject:  
Related questions: none
Analysis:

This item is only in 1999 and 2000.
For the table that includes this item please see:
Comparison Table

Comments:  
Technical: variable: pre28
value labels: 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? (2001)
If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how do you manage and share this information?
(Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998)
How do you manage and share this type of information?
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
a) leave this information where it is, b) save the information to a computer file so that it can be accessed later, c) save the information to my own data management system, d) pass the access information (URL or other computer reference) on to someone else, e) pass a saved computer file on to someone else, f) print it out to read it and make notes, g) print it out and place it in a paper file folder to save it, h) print it out and pass it on to someone else, i) email it to someone else (only in Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000, 2001).
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28
Subject:  
Related questions: none
Analysis: For tables that are organized by each institutional study please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variables: see individual sub-questions for variations
value labels: (Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, 2001) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? a) leave this information where it is
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28a
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable: q28a (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28a2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? b) save the information to a computer file so that it can be accessed later
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28b
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable: q28b (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28b2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? c) save the information to my own data management system
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28c
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable: q28c (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28c2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? d) pass the access information (URL or other computer reference) on to someone else.
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28d
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable: q28d (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28d2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? e) pass a saved computer file on to someone else
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28e
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable: q28e (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28e2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? f) print it out to read it and make notes
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28f
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable:q28f (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28f2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? g) print it out and place it in a paper file folder to save it
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28g
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable: q28g (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28g2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? h) print it out and pass it on to someone else
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, Silverstone 2001,Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28h
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments:  
Technical: variable: q28h (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998), q28h2 (Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000)
value labels: (2001, Leonard 1998, Loyalist 1998, Compton 1998)1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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Question: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? i) email it to someone else
scale/code: 2001, Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998: never, rarely, at least monthly, at least weekly, daily, a few times a day
Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000: never, rarely, sometimes, often, usually, always.
Surveys: Williamson 1999, Compton 2000, Leonard 2000, Silverstone 2001, Compton 2001, Johnston 2001, Harrison 2001.
Question number: 28i
Subject:  
Related questions: Part of: If you find important information in an email, computer database or website, how often do you manage and share this information in the following ways? [see other questions in this list]
Analysis: For tables that present comparisons across different groups of surveys please see:
Comments: This item in Leonard 2000 and Compton 2000 was put into q28i, which has the wrong scale. The data from Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, and Williamson 1999 was placed into a new variable (q28i2) which has the correct scale.
Technical: variable: q28i2 is now for Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, and q28i (2001).
mc28i (Williamson 1999), q28i (Leonard 2000, Compton 2000, 2001)
value labels: (Leonard 1998, Compton 1998, Loyalist 1998, 2001) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= at least monthly, 4= at least weekly, 5= daily, 6= a few times a day.
(Williamson 1999, Leonard 2000, Compton 2000) 1= never, 2= rarely, 3= sometimes, 4= often, 5= usually, 6= always.
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