Information Studies: Appendix A

Appendix A: Research-Based Information Problem-Solving Process Models
OSLA
Info. Studies
K-Gr.12
Canada
Kuhlthau
Information Seeking
United States
Eisenberg/Berkowitz
Information Problem-Solving
United States
Irving
Information Skills
United Kingdom
Stripling / Pitts
Research Process
United States

STAGE 1
Preparing
for Research

1. Define
2. Explore
3. Identify
4. Relate

1. Initiation
2. Selection of topic

3. Exploration (investigating information on the general topic

4. Formulation of a focused topic/ thesis
1. Task Definition

Define the problem
Identify the requirements

2. Information Seeking Strategies

Determine the range of resources
Prioritize sources
1. Formulation/analysis of information need
2. Identification/ appraisal of likely sources
1. Choose a broad topic
2. Get and overview of the topic

3. Narrow the topic

4. Develop thesis/ purpose statement

5. Formulate questions to guide research

6. Plan for research and production

STAGE 2
Accessing Resources
5. Locate
6. Select
7. Gather
8. Collaborate

5. Collection (gather information on focused topic) 3. Location and Access

Locate sources
Find information within sources
3. Locating individual resources
4. Examining, selecting and rejecting individual resources
7. Find, analyse, evaluate sources

STAGE 3
Processing Information
9. Analyse/ Evaluate
10. Test
11. Sort
12. Synthesize

4. Information Use

Engage - read, view, listen, etc.
Extract information

5. Synthesis

Organize
Create and present
5. Interrogating/using individual resources
6. Recording/storing information

7. Interpretation, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information
8. Evaluate evidence, take notes, compile bibliography
9. Establish conclusions, organize information into outline

STAGE 4
Transferring Learning
13. Revise
14. Present
15. Reflect
16. Transfer

6. Presentation-organizing, outlining, summarizing, writing
7. Assessment - of outcome and process
6. Evaluation

Judge the product
Judge the process
8. Shape, presentation and communication of information
9. Evaluation of the assignment
10. Create and present final product
11. Reflection Point - is the paper/product satisfactory?

OSLA Info. Studies K-Gr.12 Canada	Kuhlthau Information Seeking United States	Eisenberg/Berkowitz Information Problem-Solving United States	Irving Information Skills United Kingdom	Stripling / Pitts Research Process United States
STAGE 1 Preparing for Research 1. Define 2. Explore 3. Identify 4. Relate	1. Initiation 2. Selection of topic 3. Exploration (investigating information on the general topic 4. Formulation of a focused topic/ thesis	1. Task Definition Define the problem Identify the requirements 2. Information Seeking Strategies Determine the range of resources Prioritize sources	1. Formulation/analysis of information need 2. Identification/ appraisal of likely sources	1. Choose a broad topic 2. Get and overview of the topic 3. Narrow the topic 4. Develop thesis/ purpose statement 5. Formulate questions to guide research 6. Plan for research and production
STAGE 2 Accessing Resources 5. Locate 6. Select 7. Gather 8. Collaborate	5. Collection (gather information on focused topic)	3. Location and Access Locate sources Find information within sources	3. Locating individual resources 4. Examining, selecting and rejecting individual resources	7. Find, analyse, evaluate sources
STAGE 3 Processing Information 9. Analyse/ Evaluate 10. Test 11. Sort 12. Synthesize		4. Information Use Engage - read, view, listen, etc. Extract information 5. Synthesis Organize Create and present	5. Interrogating/using individual resources 6. Recording/storing information 7. Interpretation, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of information	8. Evaluate evidence, take notes, compile bibliography 9. Establish conclusions, organize information into outline
STAGE 4 Transferring Learning 13. Revise 14. Present 15. Reflect 16. Transfer	6. Presentation-organizing, outlining, summarizing, writing 7. Assessment - of outcome and process	6. Evaluation Judge the product Judge the process	8. Shape, presentation and communication of information 9. Evaluation of the assignment	10. Create and present final product 11. Reflection Point - is the paper/product satisfactory?