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Researching with the BIG6

Researching with the BIG6. Prepared for the students of River Bend Middle School By Mrs. Bumgarner. So what is the BIG6 ?. Research Strategy System for Solving an Information Problem Set of 6 Steps for Completing an Assigned Task. The Steps!. #1 Task Definition

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Researching with the BIG6

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  1. Researching with the BIG6 Prepared for the students of River Bend Middle School By Mrs. Bumgarner

  2. So what is the BIG6? • Research Strategy • System for Solving an Information Problem • Set of 6 Steps for Completing an Assigned Task

  3. The Steps! #1 Task Definition #2 Information Seeking Strategies #3 Location & Access #4 Use of Information #5 Synthesis #6 Evaluation Don’t worry! It’s Easy!

  4. Let’s Break It Down… #1 Task Definition • Your Focus • What’s the Problem/Assignment? • Generate questions that need to be answered. • Brainstorm!

  5. #2 Information Seeking Strategies • How do I find out what I need to know? • Plan your strategy. • Select the best resources out of those available. • Explore related materials.

  6. Stop Here for Information • Books (generally non-fiction) • General Encyclopedias (World Book) • Reference materials (atlases, dictionaries, topical encyclopedias, etc.) • Internet • Human Sources

  7. #3 Location & Access • Implement your strategy. • What have I got? • Dig into your sources & start researching. • Explore related keywords, topics, themes.

  8. Web Site Evaluation TipsBe Careful! • Purpose—To Inform, Explain or Persuade? • Authority—Who is the author? Look for credentials! (.org, .edu., .gov) • Currency—How old is the information? • Audience—Who is the information for? • Easy Access—Would it have been easier to find the information somewhere else? http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus.html

  9. #4 Use of Information • What is important? • Sift through the information gathered. • Select the most important facts to include. • Should answer questions you wrote in Step #1! • Record facts on note cards. • Keep track of what sources you used.

  10. #5 Synthesis • How does it fit together? • Put note cards in order. • Make an outline or storyboard for paper or presentation. • Bring all info. together in a presentable package. • Refer back to the original assignment.

  11. PowerPoint Pointers • Use an introductory slide with topic & names of presenters • Use main points only. Elaborate! • Font size no smaller than 32 points. • All elements should be very visible. • Use correct grammar & check spelling! • Include a “Works Cited” slide.

  12. #6 Evaluation • Did I solve or answer my information problem? • Neat & Complete! • Teacher’s standards have been met. • Mama would be proud! http://www.redlands.qld.edu.au/library/bribird.html

  13. Works Cited • http://www.infopeople.org/howto/bkmk/select.html. “Evaluating Internet Resources: A Checklist.” 14 January 2003. • http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/big6/use.html. “Nuts & Bolts of the Big6.” 14 January 2003. • http://www.standrews.austin.tx.us/library/ Web%20evaluation.htm. “Web Site Evaluation Guide.” 14 January 2003. • http://www.standrews.austin.tx.us/library/WorksCited. htm. “Quick Guide: Preparing a Bibliography.” 14 January 2003.

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