I can relate to both Lamb's first 8W's information inquiry stage as well as Kuhlthaus Model of the Information Search Process. I believe I was observant of my surroundings at home as well as in the world when I was initially exploring (WATCHING) a topic to investigate further for my class project.
In addition, I can definitely relate to Kuhlthaus Model of the Information Search Process (ISP). The first stage is Initiating a Research Assignment. According to Carol Kuhlthau in her book entitled, "Guided Inquiry- Learning in the 21st Century", "The task of the first stage is to prepare for the decision of selecting a topic. Students often feel apprenhensive and uncertain about what is expected of them. Some students...described feeling depressed and bogged down and overwhelmned at the amount of work ahead." (Caspari, Kuhlthau, & Maniotes, p. 18). I did feel alittle lost and worried about this assignment because I am not sure what to expect and also because I have high standards for myself. The second stage is Selection. Once again , I can relate to what Kuhlthau said about this stage, "During the period when students are uncertain about what topic to choose, they may become somewhat anxious. After they decide on a research topic, they often experience a brief sense of elation, followed by apprenhension att he extent of the task ahead" (Caspari, Kuhlthau, & Maniotes, p. 18). I definitely was anxious when I couldn't figure out what topic to choose for my blog. I ws relieved (or so I thought) after I picked my topic but then after I finished my first entry, I became stressed and 'apprenhensive' once again.
Aren't research people smart!!! I felt the same emotions. I was worried about what to choose, then once I chose it, I was excited, then afraid I wouldn't get it done and now, I am apprehensive about writing the final paper for the project. Maybe when it is finished and we reflect, we will calm down!
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