Discussion: Human Information Behavior
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Readings.docx
Epistemology - Article/Website:
Epistemology is the study of our method of acquiring knowledge and how we think.
· Alewine, M. (2017). Chapter 1. “Think like a Detective” (pp. 1-17).
· Bellinger, G., Castro, D., Mills, A. (2004). Data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. Systems Thinking. Retrieved from http://www.systems-thinking.org/dikw/dikw.htm
· . This article explores this topic with a focus on acquiring knowledge from a systems perspective, rather than a philosophical perspective.
Human Information Behavior - Articles/Websites: Information behavior is used to describe the many ways in which human beings interact with information, in particular, the ways in which people seek and utilize information.
· Wilson, T.D. (2000). Human Information Behavior. Informing Science, 3(2): 49-55. Retrieved from http://inform.nu/Articles/Vol3/v3n2p49-56.pdf
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· . This article provides a basic introduction to the field of human information behavior with common definitions.
· Hearst, M. Chapter 3: Models of the Information Seeking Process (sections 3.1-3.8). Retrieved from http://searchuserinterfaces.com/book/sui_ch3_models_of_information_seeking.html
. This reading provides background information on the human information seeking process and the most commonly discussed theoretical models of the search process: the standard model (adapted from Broder's model), the cognitive model (adapted from Norman's model), the dynamic berry-picking model (Bates' model), information seeking in stages (Kuhltau's model), search as a strategic process, and sensemaking.
Directions20.docx
Please respond to the following questions in ONE posting and NUMBER your responses:
Tip: Copy-and-paste these questions in your initial posting and respond to each one.
In this week's readings by Bellinger, Castro, & Mills (2004); Wilson (2000); and Hearst (2009) AND the lecture on Information Behavior by Andrea Lorenz (2012), the authors discuss their views on epistemology (knowledge acquisition) and human information behavior (models of information seeking, theories, and myths).
Think of a topic in which you have a good degree of (or substantial) knowledge and respond to the questions below. Make reference to the readings and/or lecture to support your perspective.
1. What topic/subject do you have a good degree of (or substantial) knowledge? (e.g., hobby, topic of personal interest, academic subject)?
2. What information seeking behaviors (approaches or processes) do you recall using to gain knowledge about the topic/subject? For example, did you use any (or combination of) information seeking behavior models that were discussed in the Week 2 readings/lecture, such as Wilson's Information Behavior model, Krikelas's model (information gathering and information giving), Bates' Berry Picking (Dynamic) model, Kuhlthau's process of information seeking model, Zipf's principle of least effort, and/or Dervin's sense-making? Please make connections to specific aspects of the readings and/or lecture to explain your response (cite the article or lecture and author in your response).
3. What tools do you recall using to locate information on the topic/subject (e.g., search engines, databases, online catalog) and what types of information sources did you use to acquire knowledge (e.g., print-based books and magazines/periodicals; electronic articles, blogs, news stories, etc., on websites; word-of-mouth from professors, friends and/or family members)? Please explain.
Readings.docx
Epistemology - Article/Website:
Epistemology is the study of our method of acquiring knowledge and how we think.
· Alewine, M. (2017). Chapter 1. “Think like a Detective” (pp. 1-17).
· Bellinger, G., Castro, D., Mills, A. (2004). Data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. Systems Thinking. Retrieved from http://www.systems-thinking.org/dikw/dikw.htm
· . This article explores this topic with a focus on acquiring knowledge from a systems perspective, rather than a philosophical perspective.
Human Information Behavior - Articles/Websites: Information behavior is used to describe the many ways in which human beings interact with information, in particular, the ways in which people seek and utilize information.
· Wilson, T.D. (2000). Human Information Behavior. Informing Science, 3(2): 49-55. Retrieved from http://inform.nu/Articles/Vol3/v3n2p49-56.pdf
· Open this document with ReadSpeaker docReader
· . This article provides a basic introduction to the field of human information behavior with common definitions.
· Hearst, M. Chapter 3: Models of the Information Seeking Process (sections 3.1-3.8). Retrieved from http://searchuserinterfaces.com/book/sui_ch3_models_of_information_seeking.html
. This reading provides background information on the human information seeking process and the most commonly discussed theoretical models of the search process: the standard model (adapted from Broder's model), the cognitive model (adapted from Norman's model), the dynamic berry-picking model (Bates' model), information seeking in stages (Kuhltau's model), search as a strategic process, and sensemaking.
Directions20.docx
Please respond to the following questions in ONE posting and NUMBER your responses:
Tip: Copy-and-paste these questions in your initial posting and respond to each one.
In this week's readings by Bellinger, Castro, & Mills (2004); Wilson (2000); and Hearst (2009) AND the lecture on Information Behavior by Andrea Lorenz (2012), the authors discuss their views on epistemology (knowledge acquisition) and human information behavior (models of information seeking, theories, and myths).
Think of a topic in which you have a good degree of (or substantial) knowledge and respond to the questions below. Make reference to the readings and/or lecture to support your perspective.
1. What topic/subject do you have a good degree of (or substantial) knowledge? (e.g., hobby, topic of personal interest, academic subject)?
2. What information seeking behaviors (approaches or processes) do you recall using to gain knowledge about the topic/subject? For example, did you use any (or combination of) information seeking behavior models that were discussed in the Week 2 readings/lecture, such as Wilson's Information Behavior model, Krikelas's model (information gathering and information giving), Bates' Berry Picking (Dynamic) model, Kuhlthau's process of information seeking model, Zipf's principle of least effort, and/or Dervin's sense-making? Please make connections to specific aspects of the readings and/or lecture to explain your response (cite the article or lecture and author in your response).
3. What tools do you recall using to locate information on the topic/subject (e.g., search engines, databases, online catalog) and what types of information sources did you use to acquire knowledge (e.g., print-based books and magazines/periodicals; electronic articles, blogs, news stories, etc., on websites; word-of-mouth from professors, friends and/or family members)? Please explain.