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Discussion Post: Human Information Behavior
In this 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.
Question A. What topic/subject do you have a good degree of (or substantial) knowledge? (e.g., hobby, topic of personal interest, academic subject)?
Question B. 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 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).
Question C. 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)? Explain.
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