Big 6™ Information
The Big6™ Guide to Information Problem-Solving.
Dale Street School students use the Big 6™ Guide to Information Problem-Solving. These six steps teach our students to locate, evaluate, gather, and communicate information effectively.
- STEP #1. Task Definition.
- What needs to be done?
- STEP #2. Information Seeking Strategies.
- What resources can I use?
- STEP #3. Location and Access.
- Where can I find these resources?
- For online resources, start by clicking on the Databases menu button. You may view pre-screened websites by clicking on the Student Folders menu button.
- STEP #4. Use of Information.
- What can I use from these resources?
- Write the ideas in your own words on a graphic organizer or note-taking sheet. Keep track of the sources you use on a bibliography form. Click on the Student Toolbox to print these forms for your use.
- STEP #5. Synthesis.
- What can I make to finish the job?
- STEP #6. Evaluation.
- How will I know I did my job well?
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