Tree of reasoning:

Branch A: While grounded in theoretical work by Nardi and O'Day, my project is distinct from and complementary to Selfe and Hawisher's study.

Branch B: The ethnographic studies that Nardi and O'Day present in Information Ecologies are, in fact, workplace studies. My project is distinct from and complementary to Nardi and O'Day's foundational text.

Branch C: People out there in ResearchLand have already adapted/translated/modified the information ecologies framework for workplace research. My project is grounded in Nardi and O'Day's theory but counterclaims against the emphasis of the empirical work that has been done.