When I put together my chart on Saturday, I wanted to consider all possible angles for finding information. Then I started looking at all the possibilities and realized that my topic was much bigger than I thought it was. I mean...I thought I'd narrowed it down quite a bit. I quest not =0
In the Exploring Information stage of Kuhlthau's ISP, the task is to investigate information. So I started to do that. I started skimming through books that I'd identified in my Webbing. The books not only discussed specific books that have been banned, but also the legal theories and repercussions relating to the 1st Amendment. The book had whole chapters on specific reasons for books being challenged and banned. Now, I'm looking back on the Exploring Information stage...I'm looking at the task:
TASK: To investigate information with the intent to FOCUS. So what exactly is my focus? That's what I'm trying to figure out. What exactly do I want to research regarding censorship and school libraries....I talked to our assistant librarian about incidents of censorship. She had no idea what their collection policy was (LOL), and our librarian is MIA for the week, apparently.
THOUGHTS: Callison describes this stage as "unable to always express precise information needed. Identify several possibilities."
Okay...I need to do a little more research on these ideas:
1) specific challenges and banning of books in school libraries
2) court cases involving challenged books
3) Library Bill of Rights
4) explanations and theories as to reasons for book challenging
Actions: I need to reexamine my options
Feelings: I'm confused as to where I want to go from here. Yes, I'm doubtful. Yes...I'm uncertain since this is due in TWO WEEKS! =)
Joshua
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