Tasks as Building Blocks

A report describing a framework that models task as a specification for application, algorithm, or tool development. To date, support tools for information tasks are non-existent or under-developed. In other domains, travel and e-commerce in particular, a highly prescriptive procedure has been adopted for travel (e.g., booking flights, hotel and activities) and for e-shopping (from product selection to payment and delivery) to assist the user through the processes. We plan to similarly unbundle information tasks, outlining what information and analyses are required.