Big 6 Skills

Step 1 - Task Definition

1.1 Define the problem

1.2 Identify the information requirements of the problem

Step 4 - Use of Information

4.1 Engage (read, hear, view, touch) the information in the source

4.3 Extract information from a source

Step 2 - Information Seeking Strategies

2.1 Determine the range of possible sources

2.2 Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities

Step 5 - Synthesis: Putting it all together

5.1 Organize information from multiple sources

5.2 Create a product or performance

Step 3 - Location and Access

3.1 Locate sources

3.2 Find information within the sources

Step 6 - Evaluation

6.1 Judge the product or performance

6.2 Judge the information-solving process