Interdisciplinary Research and Information Overload.

Wilson, Patrick

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ERIC Number: EJ536112

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Publication Date: 1996

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Interdisciplinary Research and Information Overload.

Wilson, Patrick

Library Trends, v45 n2 p192-203 Fall 1996

Discusses information overload and examines several ways in which actual and potential overload affects research choices for the solo researcher in interdisciplinary areas. Topics include information overload and teamwork; entry barriers to certain specialties, including necessary background knowledge; and information utilization and knowledge policy. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Information Utilization, Intellectual Disciplines, Interdisciplinary Approach, Prior Learning, Problems, Researchers, Teamwork

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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