Information Behaviors in Electronic Environments

Information Behaviors in Electronic Environments.

Provide a discussion about information behavior which reviews the assigned reading of the “information and information seeking” (Marchionini, 1998, ch1); “information seekers and electronic environments” (Marchionini, 1998, ch2); and “information seeking perspective and framework” (Marchionini, 1998, ch3) in the context described as follows:

https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/A9094DC347890FF43B1A64C3B56D0401/9780511626388c1_p1-10_CBO.pdf/information_and_information_seeking.pdf (Chapter 1)

https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/4A31DDBCB3F6571354FE28741F5DA3E2/9780511626388c2_p11-26_CBO.pdf/information_seekers_and_electronic_environments.pdf (Chapter 2)

https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/B1EF4C061A913D5919DC97A755B01DCC/9780511626388c3_p27-60_CBO.pdf/informationseeking_perspective_and_framework.pdf (Chapter 3)

1. Introductory Paragraph (Introduction)

• Provide an overview of the reading from Marchionini, chapters 1,2, and 3.

1. Main Paragraphs (Analysis)

• Discuss your thoughts and ideas about how the Internet has influenced/impacted (or has not influenced/impacted) information behaviors (in general or in a particular field).
• What recent research (2000-2016) research has studied the influence of the Internet on information behaviors? Is this research important and why or why not?
• Substantiate your ideas using the content and resources provided in the reading from Marchionini (ch1, 2, 3).

1.   Concluding Paragraph (Conclusion)

• Summarize what you have learned, observed and/or concluded .

1. Separate Reference Page (References)

Submission Details

Essay Details:Use an essay format with:

A distinct introductory paragraph –to describe what you are writing about, establishing the context of the analysis, which is the interview;

Main paragraphs – these paragraphs will comprise most of the essay and contain the main topic content, in this case, the “analysis” questions.

Concluding paragraph – this should be an account of what you have learned, observed, and/or concluded from the interview.

References – This is a list of references (labeled References) on a separate page in the correct APA format.

Remember to include APA formatted in-text citations for any resources listed in the References.

Basis for Grade:

• Follows assignment instructions, discussing all “bullet point” items and/or answering all questions focusing on the topic of the essay;
• Follows the essay format, that is, introductory paragraph, main paragraphs, concluding paragraph, which contain the information specified in the “essay details”;
• Proper sentence structure, no spelling or grammatical errors;
• Clear flow of ideas that match the description and purpose of the assignment.
• Proper use of APA format for in-text citations and reference page.

Information Behaviors in Electronic Environments