Information Literacy Project
You will be using the Big Six to complete your project. The Big Six are six broad skill areas necessary for successful information problem solving. The skill areas are described below.
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Task Definition |
Define the task (the information problem). Identify the information needed to complete the task. |
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Information Seeking Strategies |
Brainstorm all possible sources and select the best source. |
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Location and Access |
Locate sources. Find the needed information within the source. |
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Use of Information |
Engage in the source (read, hear, view, touch). Extract relevant information. |
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Synthesis |
Organize information from multiple sources. Present the information. |
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Evaluation |
Judge the process (efficiency). Judge the product (effectiveness). |
The descriptions, text, and images of the Big6™ , Big6™ Skills, Big6™ process, and Big6™ curriculum are copyrighted by Eisenberg, Berkowitz, 1987. Permission is granted for non-commercial use in educational settings.
YOUR COLLABORATORY CALENDAR WILL TELL YOU WHICH PORTION OF THE BIG SIX YOU WILL WORK ON. PLEASE GO TO YOUR CALENDAR EVERY DAY.