THE BIG6 INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL

THE BIG6 INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL The Big6 provides a framework to approach any information based question. It can be used any time students need to gather information to solve a problem or complete a task.

What is the Big6? • Is a process that will help you solve a problem or accomplish a task. • It helps you organize your thoughts and information. • It helps you find the answer to questions. • It helps you find solutions to problems. • It is an easy way to locate information.

What are the skill areas? • Task Definition • Information Seeking Strategies • Location and Access • Use of Information • Synthesis • Evaluation

Step 1: What do I need to do? • Define the Information Problem. *What does your teacher want you to do? *Ask questions if you do not understand theassignment or task. • What information do I need in order to complete this assignment? *Create a list of questions. *Use the “research topic triangle”

Research Topic Triangle General: Electronic Technology Narrower: Electronic Devices Narrower: Electronic Devices In Schools Limited Topic: Should Electronic Devices Be Allowed In Schools?

Step 2: What can I use to find what I need? • Brainstorm *Make a list of places you can search for information. • Evaluate the sources *Look carefully at your list to see what is available and easy to use. • Don’t forget web sources *Don’t always believe what you see. Make sure your sources is reliable. Use .edu, .gov, .org; be cautious with .com and .net.

Places to Find Information • School Library Books and Journals *You will mainly use Non-fiction and journals • School Library Databases *Encarta, Tennessee Electronic Library • Public Library Books and Journals *Mount Pleasant Public or Maury County Public in Columbia • Internet Websites *Use .edu, .gov., or .org. Be cautious using .com and .net. • College and/or University Libraries *CSCC, TSU, MTSU

Step 3: Where can I find what I need? • Locate Sources *Where can I find these sources? *Who can help me find what I need? • Find Information within the Sources *Books: Use Index or Table of Contents *Encyclopedias: Use indexes *Web Sites: Use search box *Magazines: Scan front

Step 4: What can I use from these sources? • Read, listen, view, & touch the sources *Extract information: Ask for help if you don’t understand the information in the sources. • Take notes *Use note cards for information & sources • Cite your sources * Use at least three sources *Cite your sources using the MLA style *Check your citation by using an online citation maker

Step 5: What can I make to use to finish the job? • Organize your information *Write a rough draft *Create a storyboard *Create an outline or concept map *Create a multimedia presentation • Present your information *Remember to follow guidelines provided by your teacher *Include you ideas – do not just summarize your findings *Remember to create a bibliography and cite your sources

Step 6: How will I know I did my job well? • Judge your product *Did I do everything that the teacher required? *Is my work neat? *Did I give the correct citations for information used? *Did I include name, date, etc? • Think about what you did to complete the assignment *What skills have I learned and what did I do well? *What would I do different next time? *What information sources did I need that the library did not have? *What information sources were the most useful?

Project Complete • Remember to complete all checklist for the best possible results.

THE BIG6 INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL