Schuyler Lindberg
ABSTRACT
This study focuses on students' and professors' use of three types of reading devices in their academic studies: smart phones, tablets, and dedicated e-readers. We explored the benefits and shortcomings of these devices through informal interviews with people who own and use these devices for academic purposes. Although participants' annotation and study strategies varied widely, we discovered key ways in which these devices may streamline the research process and discuss how these devices may overcome some of the current shortcomings in order to increase their potential use for academic study.
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Index Terms
- The use of ereading devices in academic environments
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