What else is this good for? The Big6 is great for lots of tasks. Check out some examples!

1. Task Definition Define the Problem / Identify Information Needed My own useSchool research papers CompetitionsTell your mom, too! Which cell phone should I buy? Themes in The Lord of the Flies by William Golding Debate Club: Should schools have uniforms? What airline is best to fly to Australia? Rates, plans, specs, ratings, cost, etc… What are the themes? How are they used? For and against? How many schools have uniforms, etc… Cost? Routes? Schedule? Etc…

2. Information Seeking Strategy Determine all possible sources Select the best sources My own useSchool research papers Competitions and clubs Tell your mom, too! Which cell phone should I buy? Themes in The Lord of the Flies by William Golding Debate Club: Should schools have uniforms? What airline is best to fly to Australia? Cell phone websites? Consumer Reports, visit a store to hold the phones, etc. Class notes, book reviews, journal articles, books, reliable internet sites, etc. Interviews, reliable websites, surveys, etc. Flight finders online, airport website, travel agents, online forums, etc.

3. Location & Access Locate sources Find information within sources My own useSchool research papers CompetitionsTell your mom, too! Which cell phone should I buy? Themes in The Lord of the Flies by William Golding Debate Club: Should schools have uniforms? What airline is best to fly to Australia? Talk to someone in a store, find the right chapters What are the themes? How are they used? For and against? How many schools have uniforms, etc… Cost? Routes? Schedule? Etc…

4. Use of Information Engage (e.g. read, hear, view) Extract relevant information My own useSchool research papers CompetitionsTell your mom, too! Which cell phone should I buy? Themes in The Lord of the Flies by William Golding Debate Club: Should schools have uniforms? What airline is best to fly to Australia? Take good notes. Keep a chart of information. Keep track of sources. Etc…

5. Synthesis Organize information from multiple sources Present the result My own useSchool research papers CompetitionsTell your mom, too! Which cell phone should I buy? Themes in The Lord of the Flies by William Golding Debate Club: Should schools have uniforms? What airline is best to fly to Australia? Put info in a chart or table. Highlight key aspects of the phone that are most important. Make a list or chart. Find connections to other texts/life. Highlight important info. Make a venn diagram. Relate to opposing side. Keep a chart w/ key points. Keep a table of schedules, airports, duration, cost, etc…

6. Evaluation Judge the result (effectiveness) Judge the process My own useSchool research papers CompetitionsTell your mom, too! Which cell phone should I buy? Themes in The Lord of the Flies by William Golding Debate Club: Should schools have uniforms? What airline is best to fly to Australia? What makes the most sense, given your research? What will you buy and where? What are the key themes? Answer questions with organized research. Present argument clearly, considering both sides. Which ticket will you buy? Purchase it when you’re ready!

There are many many other ways you can use the Big6, too! Remember to reflect and review what was effective!! Think about what you would do differently next time! Share your successes and struggles with friends! Talk to the librarian and your teacher about what worked and what didn’t. Congratulations on great questions and research!

References Eisenberg, Mike B. “Technology for a Purpose: Technology for Information Problem-Solving Technology for Information Problem-Solving with the Big6.” TechTrends 47.1 (2003): with the Big6.” TechTrends 47.1 (2003): 14. Springer Complete Collection. Web. 14. Springer Complete Collection. Web. 12 Oct Oct “Welcome to the Big6.” Home. Web. 06 Oct