Why Read the Masters?

Why We Read Wikipedia

Wikipedia is one of the most popular sites on the Web, with millions of users relying on it to satisfy a broad range of information needs every day. Although it is crucial to understand what exactly these needs are in order to be able to meet them, little is currently known about why users visit Wikipedia. The goal of this paper is to fill this gap by combining a survey of Wikipedia readers wit...

Why read journals, anyway?

Here is the conundrum: if you are reading this editorial, then I am preaching to the choir. You already are someone who presumably finds value in picking up a journal—spe-cifically this journal—to read at least some of its content. Intentionally, or perhaps inadvertently, you have wandered over to the Editorial page. Depending on how well I do with my first paragraph, you may continue reading, ...

Why we need to read and understand literature: literariness and Hans Rosling’s Factfulness (2018)

My article addresses the qualities of “good” literature and how an understanding of the nature of literary devices, so-called “literariness”, can enhance the reading experience. Focusing on Hans Rosling’s Factfulness (2018), I discuss some of the most important features of good writing. Six literary devices have been selected for special attention: point of view, tone, amplification, anecdotes,...

Why Do More Women Read Fiction?

Why users (fail to) read computer usage policies

Purpose – This paper aims to improve understanding of individuals’ awareness and perceptions of computer usage policies (CUPs) and why individuals elect not to read these policies. Design/methodology/approach – MBA students were asked to complete an online survey evaluating their behavioral intention to read CUPs, as well as their performance of this behavior. Factors contributing to the intent...