Exploring The Use Of Online Tools For Scholarly Reading And Writing By Research Scholars At Mizoram University

Abstract

This study investigates the use of online tools by research scholars at Mizoram University in India. Two studies were conducted among the research scholars of Mizoram University with a gap of one year in between to gather data on their use of such tools. The surveys collected information on the types of online tools the scholars used, the ways in which the scholars utilized such tools for their scholarly reading and writing practices as well as the perceived drawbacks and ethical considerations in using these tools for research. The results show an increase in the use of online tools for scholarly practice over the course of the year although this increase is moderate at best. The study finds that the types of tools used by scholars are mostly consistent where various aspects are not fully utilized by the scholars. The unreliability of various some tools as well as the ethical issues in using them for higher studies and research are also expressed by the respondents of the study. The findings of this study aim to address various benefits and implications present with the use of online research tools for higher educational institutions.