The artifact here is yet another example of my work to bring artists as information seekers to LIS research.  In Li810 – Research in Library and Information Science, learning to write a proper research proposal was the main focus.  A good proposal has several elements – problem statement, literature review, methodology, budget, etc. – but the most important thing is to find a problem that has value to the field and a clear need for further research.

I found a hole in the literature revolving around artists and their information seeking habits, and I wanted to shed light on this overlooked group.  This research assignment taught me valuable lessons in many forms.  Through this coursework I became more familiar with a rarely studied niche of information seekers, developed fine research and problem solving skills, and honed my writing down to a fine craft.

PO6 – Research Grant Proposal