Research+Skills


 * __ BIG SIX SKILLS __**

The Big Six Skills for information literacy is a set of skills which provide students with a problem solving strategy they can apply at all grade levels and across all curriculum content areas. It is an approach that accommodates differences in teaching and learning styles. Big Six Skills is an ideal approach to information problem solving. Our students will be equipped with the skills necessary to efficiently and effectively meet their information needs in school, work and personal lives.

** The Big Six Skills for Information Literacy ** ** 1. Task Definition: ** 1.1 Define the problem 1.2 Identify the information needed.

2.1 Brainstorm all possible sources. 2.2 Select the best source.
 * 2. Information seeking strategies: **

3.1 Locate sources. 3.2 Find information within sources.
 * 3. Location and Access: **

4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view). 4.2 Extract relevant information.
 * 4. Use of information: **

5.1 Organize information from multiple sources. 5.2 Present the result.
 * 5. Synthesis: **

6.1 Judge the result (effectiveness). 6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)
 * 6. Evaluation: **