The Big6

Guide to Information Problem-Solving

1. Task Definition (What needs to be done?)

1.1 Define the task (the information problem)

1.2 Identify information needed in order to complete the task (to solve the information problem)

2. Information Seeking Strategies (What can I use to find what I need?)

2.1 Brainstorm all possible sources

2.2 Evaluate the possible sources to determine priorities

3. Location and Access (Where can I find what I need?)

3.1 Locate sources

3.2 Find information within the sources

4. Use of Information (What information can I use?)

4.1 Engage (read, hear, view) the information in a source

4.2 Extract relevant information from a source

5. Synthesis (How can I put my information together?)

5.1 Organize information from multiple sources

5.2 Present the information

6. Evaluation (How will I know if I did my job well?)

6.1 Judge the information problem-solving process         (efficiency)

6.2 Judge the product/result (effectiveness)

Ask your student to see what book he/she has taken out in the library.

Ask him/her to tell you what he/she has learned about the topic.

Ask to see the notes that he or she is taking.

Intro to the report (ppt file - 287kb)
ppt
Narrowing your focus (ppt file - 166kb)
ppt on guiding questions
How to Write up Your Notecards (ppt file - 220kb)
Finding "good" Websites (ppt file - 255kb)
ppt on reliable websites
Using the Periodicals Database (ppt file - 2,542kb)
ppt on how to use Proquest
Parenthetical Citation (ppt file - 134kb)
A description of parenthetical citation

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