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Language selection and query formulation in Arabic users’ English-language searching

Alasmari, Ashwag; Komlodi, Anita

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/89343

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Title
Language selection and query formulation in Arabic users’ English-language searching
Author(s)
Alasmari, Ashwag; Komlodi, Anita
Issue Date
2016-03-15
Keyword(s)
  • information-seeking behavior
  • online search
  • Arab web users
  • query formulation
Abstract
Due to the overwhelming presence of English language sources on the Web, large numbers of non-native English speakers are forced to seek information in English to fulfill their information seeking needs. Arabic-speakers are among those who search in English as a non-native language. The objective of this work-in-progress paper is to explore the search behaviors and challenges of Arabs when searching in English. Data were collected in a diary study and focus groups. To mitigate the challenges of searching in English, our participants often turned to members of their own community to help navigate unfamiliar information spaces.
Publisher
iSchools
Series/Report Name or Number
IConference 2016 Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/89343
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9776/16586
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