The Pros And Cons Of Information Overload

2. a) How a student (or a researcher) should manage information in order to avoid information overload

Information overload according to BusinessDictionary.com is stress induced by reception of more information than is necessary to make a decision or that can be understood and digested in the time available and by attempts to deal with it with outdated time management practices (Business Dictionary, 2017). Information overload can lead to depression and less productivity of student or researcher. In order to avoid information overload from occur, there are numerous ways for student or researcher can do to overcome it.

First, student or researcher should take 15-minute breaks. Taking break 15-minute break will give much better effects to the

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Advantages

• Real time editing – real-time working experience as you can make a change immediately and save them

• Easy integration – you can easily open the documents stored on Google Drive. This service integrates easily with other cloud application

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Disadvantages

• Limited file formats – only certain formats can be stored

• Security issue – other people can access your drive if Firefox is open and you are logged into Gmail but your PC is left unattended

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• Web dependency – need to rely on internet to access