The document discusses strategies for overcoming gaps in students' research skills. It finds that many students lack key research skills such as brainstorming topics, forming research questions, and using reliable sources. It recommends adopting the Big6 approach, which aligns with information literacy standards, to teach critical research skills. The Big6 method involves defining a task, locating sources, evaluating information, synthesizing data, and presenting findings. The document also outlines challenges to implementing this approach and provides recommendations, such as integrating research skills across subjects and assessing students' abilities.