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.
2. Main Paragraphs (Analysis)
· Discuss what this behavior demonstrates about:
o Your information needs,
o How and where you look for information,
o 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).
3. Concluding Paragraph (Conclusion)
· Summarize what you have learned, observed and/or concluded and comments and/or reflection about your experience with this assignment.
4. Separate Reference Page (References)
5. Suggested length: 2- 4 pages PLUS a separate Reference page.