Big 6 Research Strategies
Big 6 Research Strategies
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Big6™ Skills Approach was developed by Eisenberg and Berkowitz. The phrases "Big6 Skills" and "Big6 Skills Curriculum" are all copyrights of Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. |
Step 1- Task Definition: What is my task? (What is the problem I need to solve or question I need to answer. What do I need to know to solve the problem? What do I know already?
What types of information do I need?
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Graphic organizers ;KWL chart
Brainstorming |
Step 2 - Information-Seeking Strategies: What are all the possible sources for finding this information? Which sources are best for me to use? |
Graphic organizer-brainstorming, information pathfinders, keywords, index and table of contents web site evaluation form. |
Step 3 - Location & Access: Where will I find these sources? Who can help me find the sources? |
classroom school (public) library community Internet Library Online Catalog (OPAC) |
Step 4 - Use of Information: How will I record the information I find (take notes? draw pictures? use audio or video recorders?)
What information in each source is useful |
graphic organizers trash & treasures note cards "Keeping Track of Sources" sheet |
Step 5 - Synthesis: How can I organize the information? How can I present the results? What product or performance should I use? (written, multimedia, art, music) |
Graphic organizers, multimedia equipment, musical performance, painting or poster. |
Step 6- Evaluation: Did I complete the task? Did I do my best work? |
Rubric |