Use of the Internet by the Post Graduate Students of INMANTEC, Ghaziabad: A Survey
Syed Ahtisham Raza Naqvi
Dy. Librarian,
INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad (UP)
Pushpendra Pratap Singh Sengar
Dy.Librarian,
NIPCCD,New Delhi
Abstract
The article describes in brief, a survey conducted at the Integrated Academy of Management and Technology (INMANTEC), to find out the use of the Internet by Post Graduate students. Describing the frequency of using of Internet and problems faced while using the Internet. The article also explains, in brief, the satisfaction level in getting the required information through the internet, the types of search engines they used, and what types of literature they search on the internet. Hence a survey of 110 Postgraduate students of different disciplines (PGDM+MCA) was conducted through a questionnaire. Finally, it concludes that the main intention of using internet resources is in the academic interest of the users.
Introduction
Today, the Internet plays a vital role in the teaching, research, and learning process. It is assumed that all types of students in the world feel more dependent on the Internet for their research, project works, and assignments and for all latest information of their subject areas than conventional resources of information. In other words, Internet has become a global source of information resources accessible at any time by anyone from anywhere in the world. It has converted the whole world into a global information society. It has tremendously improved communication and interaction among the scientific research community and enabled them to access a vast range of the latest information. It acts as a powerful supplement to the traditional way of information access.
The Internet has emerged as a formidable social and cultural institution of global proportions facilitating access to a wealth of information on the web for the academic society to support their academic and research activities. The use of Information Technology helps increase the research productivity of scholars. (Misra and Satyanarayan, 2001).
In the age of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the use of the Internet has become the norm. The craving for the Internet stems from its central role in ICT with access to free online journals, magazines, and other information resources any time and from anywhere from academic and research purposes (Kode and Kode, 2003).
Communication technology plays a vital role in the development of society. Vast amounts of data are transmitted in seconds, and Internet access offers unimaginably large amounts of information, data, and interpreted materials. As a powerful and dynamic tool for communication, it is the largest single source of information at the global level. (Maheswarappa and Emmanuel, 2003).
The objective of the study
The main objective of the study is to analyze the use of the Internet by Post Graduate Students of Integrated Academy of Management and Technology (INMANTEC), Ghaziabad. The objectives of the present study are:
To know the frequency of Internet use by students.
To know suitable place/ location to use the Internet by students.
To find out the most visited website by students
To find out the different purposes for browsing the Internet by students.
To identify the ways to browse information from the internet by students.
To know the favorite search engines used by students.
To find out the problem faced by the students while using the Internet.
To identify the user satisfaction with the Internet facilities.
Scope and limitation:
The study is limited to only 110 Postgraduate students of management and computer science of Integrated Academy of Management and Technology, Ghaziabad.
Methodology:
Keeping in view the objectives of the study a well-structured questionnaire was prepared and distributed to collect the data for the present study. Questionnaires were distributed to 130 Post Graduate Students. A total number of 110 out of 130 respondents returned the questionnaires giving a response rate of 85 percent. The responses received from 110 Post Graduate Students are analyzed using tables and charts.
Data Analysis
Analysis of data is an important step in any research process. It is a link between raw data and significant results. The present study reports the analysis of data gathered through a structured questionnaire.
Experience of Internet Use
In the digital era, every library, Information center, Institute, and home computer is well equipped with an internet facility. The result of the analysis shows that most students are using the internet for long years.
Table 1: Internet Use
Internet Use
Students
Percentage
Less than 1 year
12
10.90
1-2 years
21
19.09
2-3 years
32
29.09
More than 3 years
45
40.90
Total
110
100
Table -1 The question was asked to find out the facts such as when did the users start using the Internet and how long they had been using the Internet. It was found that 45 (40.90%) of them had been using the Internet for more than 3 years. Another 32 (29.09 %) respondents had used it for 2-3 years; 21 (19.09%) respondents had used it for 1-2 years and 12 (10.90 %) respondents had used it for less than 1 year.
Frequency of Internet Use
The data collected from PG students of PGDM & MCA was further analyses to find out the frequency of Internet Use which is represented in Table 2
Table 2: Frequency of Internet Use
Frequency
Students
Percentage
Daily
78
70.90
2-3 times a week
21
19.09
Once in a month
4
3.63
2-3 times in a month
7
6.36
Total
110
100
Table 2 shows that 78 (70.9%) students used Internet services daily, 21(19.09%) students indicated that they used Internet 2-3 times a week, 4 (3.63%) students used it once in a month, 7(6.36%) students used 2-3 times in a month.
Most Suitable Location for Internet Use
An Attempts was made to find out the suitable place for internet use which is represented in Table 3
Table 3: location of Internet use
Location
Students
Percentage
Inf. Resource Centre (IRC)
24
21.81
Internet Computer Centre (ICC)
38
34.54
Hostel/Home
28
25.25
Cyber Cafe
15
13.63
Any other place
5
4.54
Total
110
100
Table 3 highlights the location from where the Internet is mostly accessed by the students, the majority of students used Internet through ICC 38 (34.54%) students, and hostel/home 28(25.25%) students while 24(21.81%) students and 15 (13.63%) students used the Internet at IRC and Cyber café respectively. Only 5(4.54%) students used it at their other place.
Most visited website
An attempt was made to analyze data to know the most visited website which is represented in Table 4
Table 4: Most visited website
Most visited website
Students
Percentage
Academic website
71
64.54
News
6
5.45
Entertainment
19
17.27
Sports
04
3.63
Any other website
10
9.09
Total
110
100
Table 4 shows that 71(64.54%) students used the Internet for academic purposes, 19(17.27%) students for entertainment purposes, 6(5.45%) students for news, 4 (3.63%) students for sport and any other purpose 10 (9.09%) students for using the purpose of the Internet.
Purposes for Browsing Internet
An attempt was made to analyze data to know the purpose for browsing the Internet which is represented in Table 5
Table 5: Purposes for Browsing Internet
Purposes for Browsing Internet
Students
Percentage
Assignment/Project work
78
70.90
Entertainment
6
5.45
E-mail / Communication
22
20
Any other work
4
3.63
Total
110
100
Table 5 shows that the purposes of browsing the internet by students,78 (70.90%) students using for preparation of assignment/project work, 6 (5.45%) students use for entertainment, 22 (20%) students use for E-mail/communication and 4 (3.63%) students for any other work.
Ways to Browse Information through the Internet
An attempt was made to analyze the data to know the ways of browsing information through the internet which represents in Table 6
Table 6 Ways to Browse Information through the Internet
Ways to Browse
Students
Percentage
Type the Web address directly
4
3.63
Use search engines
98
89.09
Take Expert Help
3
2.72
Any other Source
5
4.54
Total
110
100
Table 6 shows that 98 (89.09%) students mentioned that they browse the required information on the internet through the search engines, 4 (3.63%) students mentioned that they type the address directly in the address bar, 3 (2.72) students mentioned that they take expert help and 5 (4.54%) students use any other source for browsing the required information.
Problems Encountered While Using the Internet
An attempt was made to analyze the data and try to find out problems encountered while using the internet which represents in Table 8
Table 8: Problems Encountered While Using Internet
Problem
Students
Percentage
Slow access speed
14
12.72
Difficulty in finding relevant information
26
23.63
The allotted time slot is insufficient
28
25.45
Overload of Information on the Internet
38
34.54
Any other
4
3.63
Total
110
100
Table 8 it is observed that the students faced various problems while using the Internet. 14 (12.72%) students indicated that they faced a slow access speed while using the Internet. 26 (23.63%) students faced difficulty in finding the relevant information while 38 (34.54%) students encountered an Overload of Information on the Internet. Students were not happy with the allotted time slot. 4 (3.63%) students mentioned any other problem.
Frequently used Search Engines
An attempt was made to analyze data to find out the most frequently used Search Engines which represent in Table 7
Table 7: Frequently used Search Engines
Search Engines
Response
%age
Google
76
69.09
Yahoo
23
20.90
AltaVista
00
00
Rediff
05
4.54
MSN
02
1.81
Others
04
3.63
Total
110
100
.
Internet users become habitual of using the same search engine. Table 6 made it clear that 76 (69.09%) students use Google as the favorite search engine to access information followed by Yahoo 23 (20.90%), 5 (4.54%) students are using Rediff, 2 (1.81%) are using MSN and 4 (3.63%) students are using other search engines like ASK, Lycos
User Satisfaction with Internet Facilities
An attempt was made to analyze data to find out the satisfaction level of students with internet facilities which is represented in Table 9
Table 9: User Satisfaction with Internet Facilities
User Satisfaction
Students
Percentage
Fully
21
19.09
Partially
62
56.36
Least satisfied
14
12.72
No comments
13
11.81
Total
110
100
Table 9 shows that 62(56.36%) students were partially satisfied with Internet facilities, 20 (19.09%) students were fully satisfied, 14 (12.72%) students were least satisfied and 13(11.81%) students had no comments regarding the facilities.
Conclusion and Findings of the study: The use of the internet becomes the routine of life nowadays. The students are expected to use the internet frequently. Major findings of the study are:
The study shows that majority of students (40.90%) had been using the Internet for more than 3 years.
The majority of the students (50%) used the Internet on daily basis for their day-to-day information requirements.
The study reveals that the maximum number of students used the Internet through Computer lab (35%) and Hostel/home (25%).
71% of the students browse academic websites, followed by the Entertainment website with 17% students.
78% of students used the Internet for their academic needs (assignment/project work) followed by email /Communication 20%
The majority of the students (89%) browsed the information from search engines.
Most of the students (79%) preferred the Google search engine, followed by Yahoo with 23% students.
38% of students encountered an overburden of information, 28 % feels that the allotted time slot is not sufficient they wanted more time, 26% of students faced difficulty in finding relevant information 14% faced slow internet speed rest 4 % have other problems.
62% of the students were partially satisfied with the Internet facilities, followed by 21% fully satisfied students.
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Tuesday, 21 September 2021
Use of Internet by the Post Graduate Students of INMANTEC, Ghaziabad: A Survey
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