Shawnee Public Schools - The Big 6 Research Process

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The Big 6 Research Process

September 18, 2017

The Big 6 Research Process

Task Definition
1. Define the information problem
2. Identify information needed
Info seeking strategies
1. Determine all possible sources
2. Select the best sources
Location and access
1. Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
2. Find information within sources
Use of information
1. Engage (e.g. read, hear, view, touch)
2. Extract relevant information
Synthesis
1. Organize multiple sources
2. Present the information
Evaluation
1. Judge the product (effectiveness)
2. Judge the process (efficiency)

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