Cognitive Model Of Information Behaviour Essay

Information behaviour is a wide concept within a persons everyday life. Within information behaviour you have information seeking , this has the aim to meet a need solve a problem and increase an understanding in a persons life. The idea of information behaviour is very closely linked with information use and information need. Information needs are a part of a overall information behaviour and can only be understood in the wider context of the use of information in work, home, study or in life generally. Information behiour can be split into different forms of models. For this assignment I will be looking at how I use a cognitive model in my everyday activity such as going to the shops. Theories and models aim to show us the factors

“Now presented with a clear focus and a personalized topic, I can experience greater interest, increased confidence, and more successful searching” (Kuhlthau,Carol 2004) when looking into the shops and items I will get.

In the sixth stage of cognitive models of research search closure, I have now completed the information search. I will summarize and report on the information that was found through the process. I will experience a “sense of relief and, depending on the fruits of their search, either satisfaction or disappointment.” (Kuhlthau, Carol (2004)). After completing all my research on why I should go to the shops and what I will be getting when I do go to the shop I now know what I need and more prepared. At this stage I have a clear idea of items and will proceed to then go to the shop.

After using Carol Kuhlthaus method of cognitive model of information behavior, and after applying it to an experience that i had in my daily life I feel that I was more prepared on my daily activity. I felt the method of breaking down each thought process made my understanding of the activity better and how I was going to carry out my