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 […]
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Getting Started with…Literature Review Matrix
The Literature Review Matrix is intended to be critical exploration and evaluation of scholarly writings on a topic(in this case, your information community). In your formal research paper, the literature review provides context and background for your own study and illustrates how your research will contribute to a particular area of study.This assignment meets the […]
Questions about the LIS Model/Theory Assignment?
Please post them here. There are two sample assignments here: Classical Musicians and Tiny House folks!
Course Requirements & Keeping Up
Hey all – I will be reading your Blog Report #2 posts this week. I am excited to read about your communities. Here are some thoughts for going forward:
Welcome to Module 4: Exploring Information Behaviors
For this module we explore more information behavior theory and look at how theories and models are used to understand various information communities. Some information behavior theories explain the various stages of the search process, while those like Everyday Life Information Seeking (ELIS) frame information needs within the context of the human experience. Others typify […]
Mapping INFO 200 Assignments to Core Competencies
Greetings all! I had a question about how our INFO 200 Course Learning Outcomes align with the School of Information’s Core Competencies Former 200 students created this Infographic for INFO 200 for us. It’s super cool. Be sure to start saving all of your assignments if you are planning for the e-portfolio option. My advice: […]
Article PDF: The Serious Leisure Frontier in Library and Information Science: Hobby Domains
Hey all – We discovered this article may not be readily accessible in the databases. Here is a PDF: Hartel, J. (2003). The serious leisure frontier in library and information science: hobby domains. Knowledge Organization, 30(3/4), 228–238
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Greetings all – Happy Valentine’s Day!
Don’t Miss the Post #2 Helper & Examples
Hi all – As you work on your Blog Report #2, don’t forget about the helper section of all of our assignments and the assignment synthesis examples. These resources may serve as inspiration as you craft the description of your chosen community.
Reminder: Your King Librarian & INFO 200 LibGuide
Hey all – if you need help with search strategies as you choose your community – please contact Silke, our School of Information Librarian! Contact her via the Help page here. Learn all about King Library Services for the School of Information here. And do not miss the INFO 200 LibGuide! The INFO 200 LibGuide provides […]