THE BIG6

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THE BIG6
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Big6 Skills

• task definition
• information seeking strategies
• location and access
• use of information
• synthesis
• evaluation

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Task Definition

• Define the problem or task.
• Identify the information requirements of the
  problem or task.

Our problem We are hungry for a snack!
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Information Seeking Strategies

• Determine all possible sources.
• Determine priorities by evaluating the different
  possible sources.

Make our own?
Quick access?
Quality?
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Location and Access

• Locate sources.
• Find information within the sources.

Braums
Dairy Queen
Carrie asks an expert about Sundaes
Phyllis checks out ingredients
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Use of Information

• Read, hear, view, touch (engage) the information
  source.
• Extract relevant information from the source.

Fudgy Brownie Sundaes 1package Betty Crocker
Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate
syrup pouch) 1/3cup water 1/3cup vegetable
oil 2eggs  Ice cream, any flavor  Cherries, if
desired   Assorted toppings or sauces  Chopped
nuts  Whipped cream 1. Heat oven to 350ºF.
Grease bottom only of rectangular pan, 13x9x2
inches. 2. Stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup,
water, oil and eggs in medium bowl until well
blended. Spread in pan.3. Bake 28 to 30 minutes
(bake 25 to 27 minutes if using dark nonstick
metal pan) or until toothpick inserted 2 inches
from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean.
Cool completely for easier cutting, about 1 hour.
For 18 brownies, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.4. For
each serving, place brownie on serving plate top
with remaining ingredients.
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Synthesis

• Organize the information from multiple sources.
• Present the information.

So many choices!!
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Evaluation

• Judge the information problem-solving process.
• Judge the product.

"Mm! Mm! Good!"
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QUESTIONS?