Research:
Using "Big 6" Strategies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Task Definition: What's the Problem?
Determine exactly what the information problem is and determine the specific information needs related to the problem.

2. Information Seeking Strategies: How do I find out?

  • Must select right sources for the task (job).
  • Should identify all possible sources of information.
  • Chooose best soures to use.
  • Ask yourself: "How many sources am I required to use?"

3. Location and Access:    Where can I find what I need?
Perhaps, a periodical (newspaper, magazine, journal), a book, an encyclopedia, an almanac, an atlas, or an Internet site. If you use a computer at school, make sure you and your parents have signed a Computer/Internet Acceptable Use Agreement. (Return the form to your teacher and we will maintain it on file in the media center).

4. Use of Information: What is important?
Once you obtain the information, you must be able to use it. <ul><li>Take notes on notecards, <li>develop an outline, <li> use a graphic organizer <li>obtain citations (You might scan the book first, look at the index or glossary to see if relevant terms are within the book).

5. Synthesis: How should I put it all together?
Determine the arrangement or format that is best for the project. (may depend on teachers' requirement) Poster, Script, Powerpoint Presentation, Video, or Photostory.

6. Evaluation: Is it Right?

  •   Was the information problem solved?   
  •   Does the information answer the problem?
  •   Did I meet each objective instructed by my teacher?
  •   Is it neat?
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