Big6+Research+Skills

The Big 6 - Information Problem-Solving Skills

 * [|Big 6 website]
 * [|Online resources to support Big 6]
 * [|Big 6 and internet research]

What's the task or problem? What types of information do I need to complete the task/solve the problem?
 * Step 1: Task Definition - //What//**

Determine possible sources. Evaluate sources and decide which are the best.
 * Step 2: Information Seeking Strategies - //Think & Plan//**

Locate your sources Find the information within each source.
 * Step 3: Location and Access - //Where//**

How can I best use each source? For example, read, hear, view, touch. What information in each source is useful?
 * Step 4: Use of Information - //Use//**

Organize your information from each source. Decide how you will present the result.
 * Step 5: Synthesis - //Show//**

Is your task complete? Evaluate your final product. Judge the process of creating your product.
 * Step 6: Evaluation - //Evaluate//**