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INS2601 Assignment 1 (Semester 1) - Due: 3 March 2024
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INS2601ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 3 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no later than
3 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Unique Code: 848951
QUESTION 1
Exploring the Context of Information Usage, the focus of the assignment is on exploring the context of
information usage in more detail. Consult topics 2 to 4 in your study guide to answer this question.
Instructions: This question must be submitted ONLY ON myUnisa for marking.
Do simple research to determine the personal, social and occupational context that influence the information
and educational needs of a specific user group of your choice. As part of your answer, explain which models
you applied to determine the personal, social and occupational information and education needs of your
selected user group. Post your paragraph/answer of not more than 500 words ONLY as a Reply to this
discussion. N.B. Do not start a new topic/discussion separately from this one as your work will not be marked
if it is not in reply to my post. This means, you must not add a new topic to give your answer. You will get [0]
marks automatically, if your answer is not entered by clicking reply to my question. Total marks: 50
Answer:
Introduction and Background
In examining how personal, social, and occupational factors intersect to shape educational and informational
needs, we uncover the intricate dynamics influencing specific user groups. For this assignment, I've chosen
to explore the information needs of young adults transitioning from higher education to the professional
world. Having recently graduated myself, I intimately understand the challenges and uncertainties inherent
in this phase of life. Through this investigation, I seek to illuminate the diverse array of factors impacting the
educational and informational requirements of this demographic.
To conduct this analysis effectively, I plan to apply various models that offer insights into the personal, social,
and occupational dimensions of information needs. Among these models, I will utilize Maslow's Hierarchy of
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