The Information Search Process

This article was dense indeed but helped me understand what was happening when I was attempting research in other classes. When it comes to research there always seems to be the point in the research process where I am not quite finding what I need in order to support my work. I will have all of the information that will help support my topic and then I will find new information that will contradict it. It is very frustrating to fall, "in the dip," and sometimes I have down right just started over and found a new focus. 

The principle of uncertainty played a part in that it hindered my ability to be more effective at finding consistent information. In the past, the redundancy and the mood corollary have been at fault in my research process. Sometimes my mood has been too narrow causing me to gather very little information in the beginning. As a result, the information lacks redundancy itself and I start to wonder if I am if I am on the right path in my research. If I get stuck, then most likely I am in the zone of intervention where I can ask for assistant with an issue and it will be beneficial to me in making forward progress. During times of uncertainty, I usually seek out some form of assistance to help refocus me and guide me back to the right path. I am not sure if I would do a whole lot different in my research process. I feel that I am aware of what hinders me in this process and am open to seeking out avenues that help with alleviate them.