Monday, December 10, 2012

What did you search for?  What kind of results did you get? How hard was it to find a relevant result? Who was responsible for writing the top results in each search (could you even tell)? What options did the two give you for other relevant searches?  Which results would ultimately provide a patron with more valuable information? (Is the last one a trick question?)

Well we cleaned the dust off the Wii (a Santa gift several years ago) and started playing it again.  These things are a lot of fun.  btw I am now bowling pro.  That is the only game I can beat anyone.  Don't even let me attempt Golf.  So... I am wondering can this thing really help me lose weight or at least become more fit?  I found the answer-- YES!  As a matter of fact a study showed that if you do this thing 30 min a day for a year you can lose over 27 lbs.   It was very easy to find relevant results.  (Not the case for more difficult topics) There were a lot of personal experiences, magazine contributors, etc. Of course, like with everything, you find discrepancies.  Another reference on FinditVA says "So in other words, don't count on virtual sports for real-world weight loss."  What a bummer... guess you gotta believe who & what you want to believe.  FinditVA is a good resource that I admit I do not turn to nearly enough.  I will definitely try to utilize it more often. 

1 comment:

  1. Great search idea! Maybe we should all bring in our Wiis to the staff luncheon and have a bowling tournament!

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