Big 6 Research
The Big6 research model is a great way to organize your information from start to finish. There are six major steps in this process: task definition, information seeking strategies, location and access, use of information, synthesis, evaluation. Watch the video to learn more!
The Big 6
The Big 6
1. Task Definition
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the information problem.
- What kind of question are you trying to answer?
- What kind of problem are you trying to solve?
1.2 Identify information needed
- What information will help you solve your problem or answer your question?
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all possible sources
- Where can you find information?
- Online
- In books
- Videos
- Newspapers
2.2 Select the best sources
- Which sources have information you need and can understand?
3. Location and Access
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources
- Search in a variety of places to find the information to solve your problem.
- Ask your teacher and librarian to help you find sources.
3.2 Find information within sources
- What features in the text can help you find and summarize information?
- Headings
- Italics
- Bullet or number lists
- Image captions
4. Use of Information
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage
- Read, watch, or listen to your information carefully.
4.2 Extract relevant information
- What strategies can you use to keep track of important information from your sources?
- Highlight text
- Bullet Point notes
- Digital or physical notes and notebooks
5. Synthesis
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize from multiple sources
- How does information from different sources fit together?
- Does information from different sources agree or disagree with each other?
5.2 Present the information
- How do you want to share your information with the world?
6. Evaluation
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product
- How do you know you've done a good job?
- Did you meet teacher requirements?
- Did you answer your question or solve your problem?
6.2 Judge the process
- How did searching for information make you feel?
- What would you change or keep the same if you searched for new information?