The document discusses problem solving and information seeking. It presents a 6 step methodology for problem solving: 1) define the task, 2) plan information sources, 3) locate sources, 4) use information, 5) synthesize information from multiple sources, and 6) evaluate the product and process. It then provides an example of using this methodology to solve the problem of how to make ribs, including defining the task, seeking information from cookbooks and friends, selecting a recipe, making the ribs, and evaluating the results.