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Big 6 Research Strategies
 

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?
 
 
 
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?
 
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Last Modified on August 4, 2010