Assignment 2: Access & Interface Methods for Information Retrieval Systems. Due onOctober 25. Description: This assignment is a companion assignment #1. In this assignment you will evaluate and contemplate how information retrieval systems vary in terms of the user interface, search features, and search techniques and how these conventions facilitate or hinder user access and information retrieval. You will be using one a Web search engine of your choosing to compare to the ERIC database provided by EBSCO. Search the topic below in two databases by completing A,B, and C. Topic: A user wants to find the latest information about using Lipitor to treat high cholesterol. One focus may be whether it reduces stroke. Another focus may be marketing the product. A third focus may be the advantages and disadvantages of the product. Choosethe aspect(s) you prefer. A. Access to ERIC Conduct the search in the ERIC database (1966+) provided by EBSCO through Hodge's Webpage. 1. Read the instructions about how to use ERIC by viewing the help file or search tips. 2. Proceed with the search 3. View the top ten search results returned, as applicable. 4. How many citations of the ten you found are relevant? 5. What criteria did you use to judge the relevance of these citations. 6. Provide the full bibliographic information for these relevant citations (e.g., author, title, journal name). B. Using a Search Engine Conduct the same search you did in the ERIC database in a Web search engine or a Web directory of your choice. 1. Describe why you selected the search engine or directory for this search. 2. View the top ten results retrieved about the search. 3. How many citations of the ten you found are relevant? 4. What criteria did you use to judge the relevance of these citations. 5. Provide the full bibliographic information for these relevant citations (e.g., author, title, journal name). C. ERIC database vs. Search Engine/Directory Compare the ERIC database to the search engine or directory you used to conduct the search in terms of the following: 1. User interface 2. Search features3. Organization of retrieved search results 4. Content/scope 5. Target audience 6. Strengths and weaknesses 7. Briefly describe your experience with this assignment in terms of What you learned aboutthese two interfaces and how this learning has contributed to you knowledge about information access and