LIS Model Theory Research Summary Extension

Hey all – I am going to extend the due date for the LIS Model/Theory Research Summary to February 28.

As I said in the video for this assignment, this is your first formal writing piece. Try not to stress too much – you are trying ideas on for size right now! This a way for you to start thinking about a theory or model and how it might apply to a specific information community. Go through each piece and write 2-3 sentences. You might break it down like this:

1. Name/Title of Model or Theory
2. Summarize the model or theory in your own words…then answer these questions:
3. Who developed the theory?
4. What questions or hypotheses lead to the development of the model or theory?
5. Is the model focused on a specific type of information behavior or type of community?
6. Describe how the model or theory provides a lens for understanding the information behaviors of your chosen community (if possible).
7. List the other scholars who have used the model or theory as a framework in their research. Briefly (very briefly!) describe those studies (or study) and what insights they give you about information behavior.

 

Take the extra days if you need them. 😀

There are two sample assignments here: Classical Musicians and Tiny House folks!

3 thoughts on “LIS Model Theory Research Summary Extension

  1. Asia Groves

    Thank you for your flexibility and for being in tune with where we are as a class! These extensions are helpful even if I don’t use all the extra days. It helps to have less to stress about and therefore work more productively.

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