Information Need Analysis and Search
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This document outlines the requirements for a capstone project that involves researching an information need. Students must identify a real person with a complex information need, develop a research question, and search for a variety of sources to address the need. The project requires an introductory paragraph describing the information need and question, a search strategy explaining the methods and tools used, a critique of the search strategy, five cited sources in MLA or APA format including individual evaluations, and application of the CRAAP test to evaluate source credibility and relevance. Examples of past successful information needs addressed family health, education, and mental health topics.
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What search tools did you use [at least 3 different search tools]
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Information Need Analysis and Search
- 1. C P R G 1 0 5 C A P S T O N E P R O J E C T Information Need Analysis and Search
- 2. Information Need Identify a real-world person with an information need Can be Your employer A relative A friend Even yourself Need must be complex and require research for a variety of helpful, appropriate sources
- 3. Information Needs can be… Work or career related Health or safety related Real-world issue related (e.g., impact of fracking in the area you live) Other complex issues that impact you or someone you know
- 4. Past Information Need Examples How to sustain a healthy lifestyle after diagnosis of diabetes for a mother Educational resources available for the autistic son of a sister-in-law How Risperidone affects the mind of a schizophrenic in a positive/negative manner (for a cousin with schizophrenia)
- 5. Pieces of the Project Introductory paragraph Describe your info need Include your research question Why you want to research this info need Your Search Strategy Critique of Your Search Strategy Your 5 sources Citations in MLA (7th ed.) or APA (6th ed.) style Evaluations of each source
- 6. Introduction In this introductory paragraph, briefly convey your information need, your research question, and why you chose to research this topic. ~ 3-5 sentences
- 7. Search Strategy How did you go about searching for sources on your topic? What search tools did you use [at least 3 different search tools] What terms / subject headings / keywords you searched What difficulties you faced
- 8. Critique of Search Strategy Explain what you did well and what you would improve if you had time to do so
- 9. Source Choice Variety of sources, appropriate for college level research: 1 Web source (for background) 2 scholarly journal articles 1 popular or trade article 1 eBook (or section of eBook)
- 10. Citation Format MLA 7th edition or APA 6th edition: CHOOSE ONE! Be consistent in the style you use Double space citations Don’t forget hanging indent! Citations should be in alphabetical order by author last name (title, if no author).
- 11. Evaluation Evaluate each source using the CRAAP Test model Be sure to address ALL components of the CRAAP Test Any source that you select MUST pass the CRAAP Test and be appropriate for college level research