ASSESMENT ON THE USAGE OF E-RESOURCES IN SUPPORTING RESEARCH WRITING TO UNDEGRADUATE STUDENTS: CASE STUDY OF MARIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (MARUCO)

This study assessed the usage of e-resources in supporting research writing among undergraduate students at Marian University College (MARUCO). The study was conducted to examine the extent to which undergraduate students use e-resources for research writing, identify the types of e-resources commonly used, assess the contribution of e-resources to research writing, and determine the challenges faced by students when utilizing e-resources. The study also examined students’ confidence in evaluating the credibility of e-resources and their need for additional training on the effective use of electronic information resources. The study employed a case study research design and adopted a mixed research approach. Data were collected from 25 respondents through questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages with the aid of Microsoft Excel and presented in tables, while qualitative data were analyzed and supported by respondents’ quotations. The findings revealed that e-resources are widely used by undergraduate students in supporting research writing. Online academic journals, Google Scholar, electronic databases, and e-books were identified as the most commonly used e-resources. Though, students faced several challenges, including limited internet connectivity, inadequate searching skills, difficulty in evaluating the credibility of online sources, and restricted access to some academic databases. The study also revealed that while some students felt confident in assessing the credibility of eresources, the majority reported only moderate confidence. Furthermore, most respondents expressed a strong need for additional training and guidance on the effective use of e-resources for academic research. The study concludes that e-resources play a crucial role in enhancing research writing among undergraduate students at MARUCO. However, their effective utilization is constrained by access-related and information literacy challenges. The study recommends that MARUCO should strengthen information literacy training programs, improve internet connectivity, expand access to academic databases, and provide continuous user education to enhance students’ ability to effectively utilize e-resources in research writing.

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