Lisa Truttmann
Lisa Truttmann
That specific phrase——is the ultimate "good news/bad news" situation for a researcher. It’s the moment where the excitement of finding data meets the crushing reality of having to actually read it.
Usually, the first 10 resources are the most relevant. If you haven't found what you need by page two, your search terms are likely too broad. We found 524 resources for you..
Whether you're looking at a library database, a curriculum site, or a project management tool, here is a blog post exploring that exact feeling. If you haven't found what you need by
In the digital age, we suffer from what psychologists call . When we have three choices, we pick the best one. When we have 524, we worry about the 523 we didn't choose. When we have three choices, we pick the best one
At the end of the day, you don't need 524 resources. You need great ones. The next time a database gives you a mountain of results, remember: you aren't looking for a library; you're looking for a key.
In that split second, your brain does two things at once. First, it celebrates. Success! The information exists! Then, the dread sets in. Wait... I have to look through five hundred things? The "Goldilocks" Problem of Information
