Big6

It’s a research thing!

• What is it I want to find out?

• What resources can I use?

• Where can I find these resources?

• How will I record my information?

• What should it look like when I am done?

• How will I know I did my job well?

Steps for the Big6 research process:

What is research?

The process of finding out information

about a certain subject.

What is it I want to find out?

Understand your questions.

Identify key words from your questions.

TASK DEFINITION

What resources can I use??

• Library Books

• Encyclopedias

• Computers

• Textbooks

• Personal interview

INFORMATION SEEKING STRATEGIES

Computer use for research:

• Internet: Google, yahoo, Ask Jeeves

• Not always reliable or true

• Too many hits

• Check for author/creator

• Databases / On-line encyclopedias

• Magazines, newspaper articles, reference books

• True and authentic

• Current

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LOCATION AND ACCESS

Where will I find these sources?

• Library

• Home

• Classroom

• Store

• Museum

How will I record my information?

• Read and take notes

• Graphic organizer

• Computer notes--word document

• Noodletools

• Camera

USE OF INFORMATION

What should it look like when I am done?

How will I organize it?

• Written report: make sure you include a bibliography!

• Poster

• 3-D project: diorama, sculpture, model, etc.

• Speech or oral presentation

• Live model

• Slide show; power point

SYNTHESIS

How will I know I did my job well?

• Have I answered all my questions?

• Did I site my sources?

• Did I complete the assignment on time?

• Is it as neat as I can do?

• Did I do my best quality work?

EVALUATION