What is it?
The Big Six is a technique used to help solve a problem, make a decision, or complete a task.  It is important to keep notes (in the third column of the printed copy) on each of the Big Six skills because these skills will help you thoroughly research your topic.  We will provide mini lessons throughout the project to assist you with each skill.  Read the  chart below and be prepared to discuss and ask questions about the Big Six skills in class.
 
 
 

Task  Definition	Define the task: What is our assignment?  What is its purpose? Identify the information needed to complete the task: What does the letter mean by "American inventors"? What does influential mean? What does it mean by "impact on society"?
Information Seeking  Strategies	Brainstorm all possible sources: Where can we find our information? Select the best possible sources: Which sources do you feel would have the most useful information for this project?
Location  and  Access	Locate the sources: Where can we find the sources?  If the source is the internet, what is the process to find the information you need? Find information within the sources: How do you know if the information is relevant and useful for our purposes?
Use  of  Information	Engage in the sources (read, hear, view, touch) and extract relevant information from the sources: How can you take notes?
Synthesis	Organize information from multiple sources and present the information: What form(s) does the information need to be in?
Evaluation	Judge the process (efficiency): If you were to do anything different with your research process, what would you do? What did you learn from the research process? Judge the product (effectiveness): What did you like about your product(s)?  What would you have done differently? Was your product(s) persuasive?

 
 

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