Abstracts
Résumé
La maîtrise des compétences de référencement documentaire est essentielle dans l’enseignement supérieur, mais de nombreux étudiants rencontrent des difficultés malgré l’accès à des outils numériques et des guides. Ce manque de formation découle notamment de l’absence d’enseignement ou de soutien explicite en enseignement supérieur. Cette recherche explore les attentes des étudiants sur les styles bibliographiques et leurs ressources en cas de difficultés, selon divers paramètres démographiques. Les résultats indiquent que les étudiants reconnaissent l’importance du bon référencement et souhaitent améliorer leurs compétences, mais rencontrent des difficultés pratiques dans l’application des styles bibliographiques, sollicitant souvent l’aide de leurs pairs et enseignants. Il serait pertinent d’intégrer davantage de formations pratiques et de rendre plus visibles les ressources des bibliothèques. Bien que des outils numériques comme l’IA, Zotero et Mendeley existent, une recherche future pourrait évaluer leur impact sur l’apprentissage réel des styles, au-delà de leur simple utilisation.
Mots-clés :
- styles bibliographiques,
- attentes,
- apprentissage,
- ressources,
- étudiants universitaires
Abstract
Mastering referencing skills is essential in higher education, yet many students struggle despite having access to digital tools and guides. This lack of training stems in part from the absence of explicit teaching or support at the university level. This study explores students’ expectations regarding bibliographic styles and the resources they turn to when facing difficulties, taking various demographic factors into account. Findings show that students acknowledge the importance of proper referencing and are eager to improve their skills, but face practical challenges in applying citation styles. They frequently seek help from peers and instructors. It would be beneficial to incorporate more hands-on training and make library resources more visible. Although digital tools such as AI, Zotero, and Mendeley exist, future research could assess their actual impact on students’ learning of citation styles beyond their mere use.
Keywords:
- bibliographic styles,
- expectations,
- learning,
- resources,
- university students
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