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

Alasmari, Ashwag; Komlodi, Anita

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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

Date of Ingest

2016-03-08T22:52:40Z

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

Genre of Resource

Conference Poster

Language

eng

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https://doi.org/10.9776/16586

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