Assignment Goals

The purpose of this assignment is to facilitate learning of research models, paradigms and methods used to identify and study information behaviors through an analysis of one’s own information behavior in a selected scenario.

Assignment Details

INSTRUCTIONS

Provide a discussion about your own information behavior and refer to the assigned reading of the “models of information behavior” (Case & Given, 2016, ch7); “metatheories, theories and paradigms” (Case & Given, 2016, ch8); and “Research design and methods” (Case &Given, 2016, ch9) used by information behavior researchers in the context described as follows:

1. Introductory Paragraph (Introduction)

• Determine a real-life situation in which you needed information then describe the information need and the “information behavior” you exhibited.

1. Main Paragraphs (Analysis)

• Discuss what this behavior demonstrates about:
  • Your information needs,
  • How and where you look for information,
  • How you use the information you find.
• Your discussion should demonstrate your understanding of information needs, information seeking, and information behavior by substantiating your ideas with the research from Case & Given (2016);
• Then select (1) a model and (2) one theory to analyze your information behavior in the real-life situation within the context of the model and then the theory;
• Did using the model and theory to analyze your information behavior affect your perspective and interpretation of your information behavior? Explain how.
• Were the model and theory useful in explaining your information behavior in the real-life situation?
• What research design and method would be most appropriate (considering the theory you have selected), in your opinion, to study your information behavior?
• Substantiate your ideas using the content and resources provided in the reading in chapters 7, 8 and 9. (Case & Given, 2016).

1. Concluding Paragraph (Conclusion)

• Summarize what you have learned, observed and/or concluded and comments and/or reflection about your experience with this assignment.

1. Separate Reference Page (References)
2. Suggested length: 2- 4 pages PLUS a separate Reference page.

Submission Details

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Essay Details:
Use an essay format with:

A distinct introductory paragraph –to describe what you are writing about, establishing the context of the analysis, which is the interview;

Main paragraphs – these paragraphs will comprise most of the essay and contain the main topic content, in this case, the “analysis” questions.

Concluding paragraph – this should be an account of what you have learned, observed and/or concluded from the interview.

References – this is a list of references (labeled References) on a separate page in correct APA format .

Remember to include APA formatted in-text citations for any resources listed in the References.

Also,
*Use MS WORD as a “.doc” or “.docx” document only!;
*Check spelling and grammar – there should be no spelling or grammatical errors;
*Formatting for the text pages should be as follows: 1-inch margins, 12-point font, double spaced, page numbers, and last name in the header.

Basis for Grade:

• Follows assignment instructions, discussing all “bullet point” items and/or answering all questions focusing on the topic of the essay;
• Follows the essay format, that is, introductory paragraph, main paragraphs, concluding paragraph, which contain the information specified in the “essay details”;
• Proper sentence structure, no spelling or grammatical errors;
• Clear flow of ideas that match the description and purpose of the assignment.
• Proper use of APA format for in-text citations and reference page.