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The Big 6 An information problem-solving strategy.
1. Task Definition What does your teacher want you to do? Do you understand the requirements of the assignment. Define the information problem Identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies List all of the possible sources of information Consider library books, databases, and web sites  Determine all possible sources Select the best sources
3. Location and Access Figure out where you will find these sources. Find the information within the source. Locate sources (intellectually and physically) Find information within sources
4. Use of Information Read, view, or listen to the sources Take notes Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) Extract relevant information
5. Synthesis Complete the writing process You may repeat any step at any time during the process. Organize from multiple sources  Present the information Prewriting Drafting Conferencing Revising Editing Publishing
6. Evaluation Be proud to put your name on your paper. Submit & Smile! Judge the product (effectiveness) Judge the process (efficiency)

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Big6

  • 1. The Big 6 An information problem-solving strategy.
  • 2. 1. Task Definition What does your teacher want you to do? Do you understand the requirements of the assignment. Define the information problem Identify information needed
  • 3. 2. Information Seeking Strategies List all of the possible sources of information Consider library books, databases, and web sites Determine all possible sources Select the best sources
  • 4. 3. Location and Access Figure out where you will find these sources. Find the information within the source. Locate sources (intellectually and physically) Find information within sources
  • 5. 4. Use of Information Read, view, or listen to the sources Take notes Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) Extract relevant information
  • 6. 5. Synthesis Complete the writing process You may repeat any step at any time during the process. Organize from multiple sources Present the information Prewriting Drafting Conferencing Revising Editing Publishing
  • 7. 6. Evaluation Be proud to put your name on your paper. Submit & Smile! Judge the product (effectiveness) Judge the process (efficiency)