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Using the Big6 Research Process
Using the Big6 Research Process
The Big6 information literacy process was created by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. It will help you work through and solve your information problem. The stage of the Big6 are outlined below. Remember: the stages are not always completed in order. Sometimes going back to a previous stage can be helpful! Click on each stage name for a detailed explanation of how to use it.
Stage 1: Task Definition
Stage 1: Task Definition
Define the information problem
Identify the information needed
Stage 2: Information Seeking Strategies
Stage 2: Information Seeking Strategies
Determine all possible sources
Select the best sources
Stage 3: Location and Access
Stage 3: Location and Access
Locate sources, both intellectually and physically
Find information within sources
Stage 4: Use of Information
Stage 4: Use of Information
Engage! Read, hear, view, and touch your sources
Extract relevant information
Stage 6: Evaluation
Stage 6: Evaluation
Judge the product for effectiveness
Judge the process for efficiency
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