INFORMATION LITERACY

BIG6 and super3

what is BIG6 AND SUPER3?

Please read the concepts on The BIG6 official website carefully and then watch the following videos, you will understand the basics of Big6 and Super3.

Big6 Model

Super3 Model

Now you can complete this test form without referring to the relevant materials to assess whether you have mastered the Big6. Go for it! (Please compare your answers with the information on The BIG6 website after completing the form.)

Now you will learn the specifics of each step of the Big6.

TASK DEFINITION

Two sub-stages

Define the information problem

- You should define what the topic of your assignment is.

- How to define:

What are your interests?

You can read books and articles and browse the websites to get inspiration.

You can also seek help from teachers/parents/librarians.

Identify information needed

- You should determine what information you need to complete the assignment.

sources: The Big6 and Super3 — TheBig6.org; The Big 6 - Research Process - LibGuides at Eugene Ashley High School

Please watch the video and read the reading material on Task Definition! You will learn a lot!(◕‿◕✿)

BIG6-定义问题.pdf

INFORMATION seeking strategies

Two sub-stages

Determine all possible sources
Select the best sources
- Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities

sources: The Big6 and Super3 — TheBig6.org.

Please read the reading materials on Information Seeking Strategies and search engine. You will learn a lot!(◕‿◕✿)

BIG6-第二步1.pdf

BIG6-第二步.pdf

search engines

KidRex

KidRex is a dinosaur themed custom Google safe search engine designed and built for young kids. KidRex helps to protect children from questionable adult content that can be found online using traditional unfiltered search engines.

Kiddle

Kiddle is a customized search engine for kids. It has useful options and features such as kid-oriented results, modified privacy settings, big thumbnails, and large fonts.

Kidzsearch

KidsSearch is a Safe Search Engine for children. It uses Google's Safe Search technology and advanced filtering tools on web content.

Safe Search Kids

Safe Search Kids is a custom search engine enhanced by Google to allow everyone to search the internet more safely.

Fact Monster

Fact Monster combines essential reference materials, fun facts and features, and homework help for kids. From the solar system to the world economy to educational games, Fact Monster has the info kids are seeking.

evaluate sources

How to Evaluate Sources?

For Kid: How to Evaluate Sources for Reliability?

location and access

Two sub-stages

Locate sources
Find information within sources

sources: The Big6 and Super3 — TheBig6.org.

Please read the reading materials on Location and Access. You will learn a lot! (◕‿◕✿)

BIG6-第三步.pdf

locate sources

Figure out where you will get these sources. Beside each source, write its location.

If it is a web site, list its web address. Try to use those that your teacher or librarian have linked or bookmarked. This will save you time.

If your source is a person, figure out how you will contact him or her and make a note of this.

sources: The Big6 Research Method - Research Resources for Students (google.com)

Locating Specific Sources

FIND INFORMATION WITHIN SOURCES

Boolean Search Strategies: Boolean Search Strategies

Searching Effectively Boolean Operators

Boolean Operators (AND OR NOT)

Please complete this quiz after watching the video. (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

USE OF INFORMATION

Two sub-stages

Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
- You may need to read, listen, or look at your sources, to find information related to your topic. .
- If you are unable to understand any of them, be sure to ask your teacher/librarian/parent to help you.
Extract relevant information
- When using information, you should observe information ethics.
- You should take notes

sources: The Big6 and Super3 — TheBig6.org.

Please read the reading material on Use of Information. You will learn a lot! (◕‿◕✿)

big6-第四步.pdf

Information ethics

什么是信息伦理.pdf

Please read the paper, watch the video.

Extract relevant information - TAKE NOTES

How to Take Notes

How to Take Cornell Notes

The Cornell Note-taking System template

康奈尔笔记.pdf

synthesis

Two sub-stages

Organize from multiple sources
- You should write an outline and a draft.
- You may create a hierarchical display.
Present the information
- You should write an essay, create a video or audio tape, or use PowerPoint for an oral presentation based on the assignment requirements.

sources: The Big6 and Super3 — TheBig6.org; The Big6 Research Method - Research Resources for Students (google.com).

Please read the reading materials on Synthesis and Meaningful Products. You will learn a lot! (◕‿◕✿)

big6-第五步.pdf

big6-第五步2.pdf

Present the information - power point

Power Point Tutorial for Kids

The Beginner's Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint

You can get more guidance on PowerPoint on the Microsoft website!

Evaluation

Two sub-stages

Judge the product (effectiveness)
- Did you do everything and include all that was required for the assignment?
- Did you cite all of your sources, written in the way your teacher requested?
- Is your work neat?
- Is your work complete and does it include heading information (name, date, etc.)
- Would you be proud for anyone to view this work?
Judge the process (efficiency)
- What did you learn that you can use again?
- How will you use the skill(s) again?
- What did you do well this time?
- What would you do differently next time?
- What information sources did you find useful? You may be able to use them again.
- What information sources did you need but did not have? Be sure to talk to your librarian about getting them.

sources: The Big6 and Super3 — TheBig6.org; The Big6 Research Method - Research Resources for Students (google.com).

big6-第六步.pdf

JUDGE THE PRODUCT - DID YOU CITE THE RESOURCES?

Please watch the videos to know what plagiarism is. ᕙ(• ॒ ູ•)ᕘ

What is Plagiarism?

Avoiding Plagiarism

How to cite your resources?

What Are In-Text Citations?

Citation for Beginners

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