Part $1$: Understanding and Applying Information Seeking Models

Context and Focus

This week's reading, chapter $7,$ focuses on the study of information behaviors through a review of the "models of information seeking". The models of

information seeking presented show the researcher's "conceptualization" of the way in which people search for information, that is$,$ showing the process

a person might use to find information. From this conceptualization the research might form a theory, which would provide a general explanation for

what is shown in the model. For this discussion Case & Given select twelve information seeking models, which were chosen because they "are more fully

developed...or more widely used...." $($pg$.145)$ In selecting these models for discussion Case & Given consider the models if it $"$ attempts to depict and

explain a sequence of behavior by referring to relevant variables". $($pg$.146)$

Discussion Questions: When responding to the discussion forum assignment, please aim for conciseness and clarity in your answers. This approach will help you

to articulate your thoughts effectively and allow for a focused analysis of the key points from the readings.

Creating Your Information Seeking Model $($Respond in $2$ paragraphs OR a diagram and short explanation$)$: Develop your own "model of information

seeking" $($that is$,$ the process you use for information seeking$)$ using a diagram or narrative that shows the factors that are prevalent in your process

for seeking information. Explain how this model depicts your information seeking behavior and does your model of information seeking behavior

resemble any of the models presented in the reading?

Analysis of Kuhlthau's Model $($Respond in $1$ paragraph$)$: After studying the various models, identify what makes Kuhlthau's model distinct from the

others mentioned. Discuss the specific areas or fields where Kuhlthau's model is predominantly applied and explain why it is suited for these areas.

The next question is taken from Case & Given $(2016)$ Appendix B for chapter $7.$

Provide your thoughts about question #$2($pg$\mathrm{.}383)$ about "the models" $($Short Answer$).$

Part $2$: Reflective Questions on Information Seeking

Discussion Questions: When responding to the discussion forum assignment, please aim for conciseness and clarity in your answers. This approach will help you

to articulate your thoughts effectively and allow for a focused analysis of the key points from the readings.

The following questions are taken from Case & Given $(2016)$ Appendix B for chapter $7.$

Provide your thoughts about questions #$1($bullet points$),$ #$3($short answer$)$ and #$4($short answer$).($pgs$\mathrm{.}383-384)$