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THE BIG6 INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL The Big6 provides a framework to approach any information based question. It can be used any time students need to gather information to solve a problem or complete a task.
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What is the Big6? Is a process that will help you solve a problem or accomplish a task. It helps you organize your thoughts and information. It helps you find the answer to questions. It helps you find solutions to problems. It is an easy way to locate information.
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What are the skill areas? Task Definition Information Seeking Strategies Location and Access Use of Information Synthesis Evaluation
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Step 1: What do I need to do? Define the Information Problem. *What does your teacher want you to do? *Ask questions if you do not understand the assignment or task. What information do I need in order to complete this assignment? *Create a list of questions. *Use the “research topic triangle”
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Research Topic Triangle General: Electronic Technology Narrower: Electronic Devices Narrower: Electronic Devices In Schools Limited Topic: Should Electronic Devices Be Allowed In Schools?
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Step 2: What can I use to find what I need? Brainstorm * Make a list of places you can search for information. Evaluate the sources * Look carefully at your list to see what is available and easy to use. Don’t forget web sources * Don’t always believe what you see. Make sure your sources is reliable. Use.edu,.gov,.org; be cautious with.com and.net.
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Places to Find Information School Library Books and Journals *You will mainly use Non-fiction and journals School Library Databases *Encarta, Tennessee Electronic Library Public Library Books and Journals *Mount Pleasant Public or Maury County Public in Columbia Internet Websites *Use.edu,.gov., or.org. Be cautious using.com and.net. College and/or University Libraries *CSCC, TSU, MTSU
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Step 3: Where can I find what I need? Locate Sources *Where can I find these sources? *Who can help me find what I need? Find Information within the Sources *Books: Use Index or Table of Contents *Encyclopedias: Use indexes *Web Sites: Use search box *Magazines: Scan front
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Step 4: What can I use from these sources? Read, listen, view, & touch the sources *Extract information: Ask for help if you don’t understand the information in the sources. Take notes *Use note cards for information & sources Cite your sources * Use at least three sources *Cite your sources using the MLA style *Check your citation by using an online citation maker
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Step 5: What can I make to use to finish the job? Organize your information *Write a rough draft *Create a storyboard *Create an outline or concept map *Create a multimedia presentation Present your information *Remember to follow guidelines provided by your teacher *Include you ideas – do not just summarize your findings *Remember to create a bibliography and cite your sources
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Step 6: How will I know I did my job well? Judge your product *Did I do everything that the teacher required? *Is my work neat? *Did I give the correct citations for information used? *Did I include name, date, etc? Think about what you did to complete the assignment *What skills have I learned and what did I do well? *What would I do different next time? *What information sources did I need that the library did not have? *What information sources were the most useful?
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Project Complete Remember to complete all checklist for the best possible results.
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