1. Big 6 Information Problem Solving Objective Credits Biography

2. What is research? Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

3. Menu Six Steps to doing research 1.Task definition or What is the research question?Task definition or What is the research question? 2.Information Seeking StrategiesInformation Seeking Strategies 3.Location and AccessLocation and Access 4.Use of InformationUse of Information 5.SynthesisSynthesis 6.EvaluationEvaluation Questions to review information. Next Slide Previous Slide

4. 1.Task definition What is the task? Or What is the research question? (How do I make a good research question)How do I make a good research question) What type of information do I need? Some examples of a good research question Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

5. 2. Information Seeking Strategies What are the possible resources in the library? What are the best resources to use? Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

6. 3. Location and Access Where is each source? What is the relevant information that I need to use for each source? Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

7. 4. Use of Information How can I best use each source? What information in each source is useful? Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

8. 5. Synthesis How can I organize all the information? How can I present the results? Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

9. 6. Evaluation Is the task complete? Do I answer the original question? Did I find good sources to answer the question? How can I do better? Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

10. Questions to Review the Big 6 There are 10 questions. Follow the directions and click into the links if you need help. Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

11. Question 1 What is the first step a student needs to take when answering a research question or a research topic? (A) Figure out where you will get resources to answer your research questions or research topic. (B) Make a list of all the possible sources of information that will help you answer the questions. (C) What does your teacher want you to do? Make sure you understand the requirements of the assignment. (D) All the above are correct. Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

12. Question 2 What is key word search? (A) It is a group of words which are found in a dictionary. The key word help you pronounce and define the word. It is a group of words which are found in a dictionary. The key word help you pronounce and define the word. (B) It is a a list of words that will help you find information in all of your sources. They are words which are synonyms and related words to your topic. It is a a list of words that will help you find information in all of your sources. They are words which are synonyms and related words to your topic. (C)It is a list of words which are found in a encyclopedia. The key word help you understand through a extended text the meaning of the word.It is a list of words which are found in a encyclopedia. The key word help you understand through a extended text the meaning of the word. (D) None of the above. Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

13. Question 3 What is the most important item to do when you find your information to answer your research question or topic? (A)Print up all the information from the Internet that you can find.Print up all the information from the Internet that you can find. (B)You need to read, write or listen to the information you find from the book, video or Internet site.You need to read, write or listen to the information you find from the book, video or Internet site. (C)Highlight the text.Highlight the text. (D)Make an outline or a graphic organizer.Make an outline or a graphic organizer. Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

14. Question 4 What is the most important item to remember when you find your information? (A)You need to understand the information, so you can write or discuss the information.You need to understand the information, so you can write or discuss the information. (B)Just keep looking for information, it is a never ending job.Just keep looking for information, it is a never ending job. (C)Both A and BBoth A and B (D) None of the above.None of the above. Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

15. Question 5 What is the purpose of typing a works consulted document?works consulted (A)To give the student more practice in typingTo give the student more practice in typing (B)To give the student credit for completing the assignmentTo give the student credit for completing the assignment (C)To give credit to all the resources used for the projectTo give credit to all the resources used for the project (D) All of the aboveAll of the above Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

16. Question 6 Which source of information is necessary to answer a research question or topic? (A)AlmanacAlmanac (B) Internet siteInternet site (C) DictionaryDictionary (D) Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

17. Question 7 What is Spectrum? (A)A electronic database with a list of items found in the libraryA electronic database with a list of items found in the library (B)A special book to help you find items in the libraryA special book to help you find items in the library (C) A special web site on the InternetA special web site on the Internet (D) A electronic database which includes an almanac, dictionary and encyclopediaA electronic database which includes an almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

18. Question 8 When you design a research question or topic, what is a excellent idea to get you started? (A)Design a research question on a topic of your interest.Design a research question on a topic of your interest. (B)Design a research question which makes you ask questions.Design a research question which makes you ask questions. (C) Design a question on a higher level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.Design a question on a higher level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. ( D) All of the above Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

19. Question 9 The sixth step is EVALUATION, when you follow the Big 6 Information Problem Solving. What does the student need to do to complete the last step?EVALUATION (A)The student decides if he or she answered the research question or topic.The student decides if he or she answered the research question or topic. (B)The student decides if he or she can do a better job.The student decides if he or she can do a better job. (C) The student decides if he or she found good resources to answer the question.The student decides if he or she found good resources to answer the question (D)The student decides if he or she completed the task.The student decides if he or she completed the task. (E)All of the aboveAll of the above Menu Next Slide Previous Slide

20. Question 10 The fifth step is SYNTHESIS when you follow the Big 6 Information Problem Solving. What does the student need to do to complete the fifth step?SYNTHESIS (A)The student needs to organize the information.The student needs to organize the information. (B) The student needs to decide how he or she will present the information.The student needs to decide how he or she will present the information. (C) The student will become creative.The student will become creative. (D) All of the above All of the above (E) A and C but not B and D A and C but not B and D Menu Previous Slide

21. Correct answer for Number 1 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. You need to understand the assignment. Always ask questions to clarify what you are doing and what the teacher expects at the end of the project. Go to the next slide Menu

22. Correct Answer for #2 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. An example: How does the gravity of the moon compare to the earth’s gravity? Some keywords are gravity, earth and moon. Go to the Next slide Menu

23. Correct Answer for #3 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. The most important step for researching is to read the information so you understand and think. Go to the Next slide Menu

24. Correct Answer for #4 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. Go to the Next slide Menu

25. Correct Answer for #5 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. Works consulted is a written formatted document, which helps give credit to the person who wrote the article. Click into a works consultedworks consulted Go to the Next slide Menu

26. Correct Answer for #6 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. An encyclopedia has written text which gives background information on almost any topic. Some examples are Encarta, World Book, and Grolier. Go to the Next slide Menu

27. Correct Answer for #7 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. Spectrum is part of the reference folder, look for the following icon, Go to the Next slide Menu

28. Correct Answer for #8 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. Go to the Next slide Menu

29. Correct Answer for #9 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. Evaluation is a very important step. You need to look at what you have done. List your strengths and list your weaknesses. You always want to learn from your project, so your next project will include changes. Go to the Next slide Menu

30. Correct Answer for #10 Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question. Menu

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32. Incorrect Answer for Question 1 part A Your answer is incorrect. Go back and try again. You are focusing on Step 2 Information Seeking Strategies What are the possible resources in the library? What are the best resources to use? Go back to previous slide Menu

33. Incorrect Answer for question 1 part B Your answer is incorrect. Go back and try again. You are focusing on Step 3 which is Location and Accessing Information Where is each source? What is the relevant information that I need to use for each source? Go back to previous slide Menu

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42. Dear Students, I hope you enjoyed the questions and learned some valuable ideas. Hopefully, you will use the ideas for your Elementary Performance Assessment. Mrs. Minetola You did a Great Job! End of Show Menu