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Big6 Information Skills |
Classroom/Media Center Activities
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Resources |
| Step 1 |
Task Definition
*define the problem
*identify information needs
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Select, refine and explore topic
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| Step 2 |
Information Seeking Strategies
*determine types of sources
*prioritize sources |
Brainstorm search terms -
keywords and phrases
Formulate questions to guide research
Explore print materials - magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias,
non-fiction
Explore electronic materials - subscription databases, websites
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Book
Search--ask the librarian for help
Databases
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| Step 3 |
Location & Access
*locate sources
*find appropriate
information within sources |
Collect sources - retrieve from databases
or website, gather from library shelves
Evaluate sources appropriate to task
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Website
Evaluation Form |
| Step 4 |
Information Use
*engage (read, hear, view,
touch)
*extract relevant
information |
Compile bibliography
Read and take notes
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Creating
Your Bibliography |
| Step 5 |
Synthesis
*organize from multiple
sources
*present the information |
Organize information to use
in final product
Write paper, speech, debate, create slide show, pamphlet, poster
etc.
Present final product to teacher, class, audience
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Copyright |
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Evaluate
*judge the product
(effectiveness)
*judge the process
(efficiency)
*accuracy, authority,
objectivity, currency and
coverage |
Student reflection on product and process
Rubric - teacher evaluation
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Rubric info
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