The document outlines the Big 6 steps for conducting research: 1) Task Definition - Define the research problem and information needs. 2) Information Seeking Strategies - Determine and select sources. 3) Location and Access - Find sources and locate information within them. 4) Use of Information - Engage with and extract relevant information from sources. 5) Synthesis - Organize information from multiple sources. 6) Evaluation - Judge the effectiveness of the research product and efficiency of the research process. Following the Big 6 steps makes research simpler and more effective.

1. THE BIG 6!

2. #1
TAS K D E F IN ITIO N !
• Define the information problem
• Identify information needed (to solve the
information problem)
– What is my current task?
– What are some topics or questions I need to
answer?
– What information will I need?

3. #2
IN F O R M ATIO N S E E K IN G S TR ATE G IE S !
• Determine all possible sources (brainstorm)
• Select the best sources
– What are all the possible sources to check?
– What are the best sources of information for
this task?

4. #3
LO C ATIO N & AC C E S S !
• Locate sources (intellectually and
physically)
• Find information within sources
– Where can I find these sources?
– Where can I find the information in the source?

5. #4
U S E O F IN F O R M ATIO N !
• Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
• Extract relevant information
– What information do I expect to find in this
source?
– What information from the source is useful?

6. #5
S YN TH E S IS !
• Organize from multiple sources
• Present the information
– How will I organize my information?
– How should I present my information?

7. #6
E VALU ATIO N !
• Judge the product (effectiveness)
• Judge the process (efficiency)
– Did I do what was required?
– Did I complete each of the Big6 Stages
efficiently?

8. S U M M IN G IT U P !
Following the BIG 6 steps will
make solving any research
question and completing any
research project simpler and
more effective!
THANKS BIG 6!