Project Background

PROJECT BACKGROUND

This project began as an independent study then doctoral student, Sarah Chauncey, initiated with the support of her advisor Dr. Ruth Small, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University. The goal of the project was to develop a bibliography of theories of motivation along with citable notes for selected articles. For each theory, 8-10+ resources in the field of education and information studies would be identified. A culminating project would summarize what was learned and how it might apply to my research and dissertation. Mind maps for different aspects of the theories are in process.

During the course of the study we enlisted the help of doctoral student Patricia McKenna who concentrated her efforts on several theories including interest and curiosity. Dr. Ruth invited her IST 617 graduate students to contribute to the site as part of their course work. Per Dr. Ruth's suggestion, we are designed an instrument interview theory experts.