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Big Six

Big Six. Information–Seeking Problem–Solving Process. What is your task? What information do you need? This informs all you do. You need to know what you’re looking for. 1. W H A T. What are possible sources? What are the best sources? POSSIBILITIES Atlas  Website

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Big Six

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  1. Big Six Information–Seeking Problem–Solving Process

  2. What is your task? • What information do you need? This informs all you do. You need to know what you’re looking for. 1. W H A T

  3. What are possible sources? • What are the best sources? POSSIBILITIES • Atlas  Website • Encyclopedia  Podcast • Almanac  Newspaper • Dictionary  Online library • Informational Book  Online source • Primary source  Expert • Secondary source  Etc. 2. W H A T S O U R C E S

  4. Locate the best sources. • Locate the relevant information within the sources. RELATED SKILLS : • Searching library catalog • Using online libraries such as Pioneer • Searching online using keywords, Boolean, and other strategies • Evaluating websites • Following contextual clues 3. F I N D S O U R C E S

  5. Engage with the information • Extract the information RELATED SKILLS : • Notetaking • Paraphrasing • Summarizing • Interviewing • Citing Sources 4. U S E S O U R C E S

  6. Review • Organize • Synthesize • Share RELATED SKILLS • Prioritizing  Voice & Audience • Critical thinking considerations • Sequencing  Writing skills • Presentation skills 5. P R E P A R E & S H A R E

  7. Did you find the information you needed? How do you know? • Did you find quality sources? How do you know? • Do you need more sources, or different kinds? • Do you have enough information to complete your task? How do you know? • Have you recorded all necessary citation information? • Are you ready to share? How do you know? 6. E V A L U A T E

  8. EVALUATE EVALUATE W H A T ‘ S Y O U R T A S K Source Options Share Use Info Find Sources & Info EVALUATE EVALUATE

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