Browsing - Browsing Versus Analytical Search Strategies

Browsing Versus Analytical Search Strategies

Marchionini (1997, p. 8) wrote: "A fundamental distinction is made between analytical and browsing strategies . Analytical strategies depend on careful planning, the recall of query terms, and iterative query reformulations and examinations of results. Browsing strategies are heuristic and opportunistic and depend on recognizing relevant information. Analytic strategies are batch oriented and half duplex (turn talking) like human conversation, whereas browsing strategies are more interactive, real-time exchanges and collaborations between the information seeker and the information system. Browsing strategies demand a lower cognitive load in advance and a steadier attentional load throughout the information-seeking process."

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