OpenContent Search - What are people looking for?
Posted by Michael Paskevicius | 2 Mar, 2010
I created the wordle above using the search terms which have been submitted to the UCT OpenContent website. The larger the word, the more often it is being searched in the directory. I find it fascinating to see what people are searching for in the directory!
Most of these terms were likely submitted by UCT students and staff exploring the directory. Many would have also been submitted by interested or potential students and other self learners around the world.
I was intrigued to see terms like 'reference' and 'referencing' come up quite often. One can assume that students are looking for materials which would help them properly reference their writing! I know that the wonderful UCT library has an excellent resource on referencing on their website. Maybe we need to make that more discoverable by listing it in the OpenContent directory?
Also note that people are looking for materials on the environment, anthropology, corporate governance, and many more! Departments take note! We would love to see more open content from those subject areas which are in demand.
My children are in high school and I saw that they have the same problem with knowing how to reference when they do projects. I compiled a manual which I produced to the school to comment, needless to say I had no reply. I am willing to do it for students. Would anybody be interested.
Posted by bert 31 May 2010, 11:29Hi Bert, would love to review your manual. I can suggest some places you could share it online too. Email me at pskmic001 [at] uct.ac.za
Posted by Michael 31 May 2010, 11:47