The Big 6 Information Literacy Model breaks down the research process into six clearly defined steps making it much easier for students to tackle substantial research projects.
Big 6 is usable for students K-12 making it especially appealing since students can continue to build and reinforce the skills year after year.
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“This model is intended to foster the acquisition of research, problem-solving, and metacognitive skills through the cooperation of both school library media specialists and classroom teachers.” --ALA, "Big 6 Information Skills"
Get started with your Big 6 planning with this Unit Planning Guide.
1. Task Definition
What do I need to do?
In this step, the student will identify the infomation problem and decide on the information needed to solve the problem.
2. Info Seeking Strategies
What can I use to find what I need?
In this step, the student will determine all possible sources and select the best sources fro potential use.
3. Location & Access
Where can I find what I need?
Now it's time to locate sources and find the information needed within the sources.
4. Use of Information
What information can I use?
Engage the information by reading, touching, listening, etc. and extracting the needed information to solve the problem proposed in the project.
5. Synthesis
How can I put my information together?
Now it's time to organize the important information and present the information in a meaningful way.
6. Evaluation
How will I know if I did well?
Judge the end product using the teacher criteria, but also reflect on the process and evalute it.
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