1. Debbie K. Locklear Public Schools of Robeson County Fairgrove Middle
Big6 Research Model
Debbie K. Locklear
Public Schools of Robeson County
Fairgrove Middle
Title slide

2. Give Me Five! Give me five reasons people conduct research.
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Engage – teacher will foster review of why people conduct research in order to engage them into the Big6 Research Model.

3. What is the Big6 Research Model?
The Big6 is a problem-solving model we can use to gather information.
The Big6 uses search skills with technology to help us locate, use, apply, and evaluate information.
The Big6 helps us sort through large amounts of information to find only what is most useful and relevant.
Explain – teacher will define the Big6 research model for students.

4. What are the 6 steps? Task Definition Information Seeking Strategies
Location and Access
Use of information
Synthesis
Evaluation
Explain – teacher will introduce the six steps involved in the Big6 research process.

5. Task Definition What is my task?
What is the problem I need to solve, or question I need to answer?
What do I already know about my question or problem.
What do I need to know to solve the problem or answer the question?
Explain – teacher will explain task definition.

6. Information Seeking Strategies
What are all the possible sources for finding this information?
Which of the possible sources are best for me to use?
Explain – teacher will explain information seeking strategies.

7. Location and Access Where will I find these sources?
Who can help me find the sources?
What do I need to use to access this information?
Explain – teacher will explain location and access.

8. Use of Information How will I record the information that I find?
What information in each source is useful?
How will I give credit to my sources?
Explain – teacher will explain use of information.

9. Synthesis How can I organize the information?
How can I present the results?
What product or performance should I use?
Explain – teacher will explain synthesis.

10. Evaluation Did I complete the task? Did I do my best work?
Explain – teacher will explain evaluation.

11. Table Talk
Explore – teacher will allow students to collaboratively discuss at their tables their analysis of the Big6 research model. Teacher will monitor and be available for clarification if needed.

12. I can use the Big6 research model!
What is the history of Valentine’s Day? What steps should you take to find an answer to this question? Begin the process of planning your research to seek an answer to this research question. Take a Big6 Planning Sheet from the center of the table and begin to address all questions except for step 6 (evaluation); you will address these questions once your research is complete. Remember, the clock is ticking!
Elaborate – students will respond to a research question by completing a Big6 Planning Sheet independently. Teacher will be available for support and redirection if needed.

13. Evaluation!
Please place all completed planning sheets in the center of the table!
Evaluation – teacher will collect completed outlines for evaluation.