2. THE BIG6 INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL The Big6 provides a framework to approach any information based question. It can be used any time students need to gather information to solve a problem or complete a task.

3. What is the Big6? Is a process that will help you solve a problem or accomplish a task. It helps you organize your thoughts and information. It helps you find the answer to questions. It helps you find solutions to problems. It is an easy way to locate information.

4. What are the skill areas? Task Definition Information Seeking Strategies Location and Access Use of Information Synthesis Evaluation

5. Step 1: What do I need to do? Define the Information Problem. *What does your teacher want you to do? *Ask questions if you do not understand the assignment or task. What information do I need in order to complete this assignment? *Create a list of questions. *Use the “research topic triangle”

6. Research Topic Triangle General: Electronic Technology Narrower: Electronic Devices Narrower: Electronic Devices In Schools Limited Topic: Should Electronic Devices Be Allowed In Schools?

7. Step 2: What can I use to find what I need? Brainstorm * Make a list of places you can search for information. Evaluate the sources * Look carefully at your list to see what is available and easy to use. Don’t forget web sources * Don’t always believe what you see. Make sure your sources is reliable. Use.edu,.gov,.org; be cautious with.com and.net.

8. Places to Find Information School Library Books and Journals *You will mainly use Non-fiction and journals School Library Databases *Encarta, Tennessee Electronic Library Public Library Books and Journals *Mount Pleasant Public or Maury County Public in Columbia Internet Websites *Use.edu,.gov., or.org. Be cautious using.com and.net. College and/or University Libraries *CSCC, TSU, MTSU

9. Step 3: Where can I find what I need? Locate Sources *Where can I find these sources? *Who can help me find what I need? Find Information within the Sources *Books: Use Index or Table of Contents *Encyclopedias: Use indexes *Web Sites: Use search box *Magazines: Scan front

10. Step 4: What can I use from these sources? Read, listen, view, & touch the sources *Extract information: Ask for help if you don’t understand the information in the sources. Take notes *Use note cards for information & sources Cite your sources * Use at least three sources *Cite your sources using the MLA style *Check your citation by using an online citation maker

11. Step 5: What can I make to use to finish the job? Organize your information *Write a rough draft *Create a storyboard *Create an outline or concept map *Create a multimedia presentation Present your information *Remember to follow guidelines provided by your teacher *Include you ideas – do not just summarize your findings *Remember to create a bibliography and cite your sources

12. Step 6: How will I know I did my job well? Judge your product *Did I do everything that the teacher required? *Is my work neat? *Did I give the correct citations for information used? *Did I include name, date, etc? Think about what you did to complete the assignment *What skills have I learned and what did I do well? *What would I do different next time? *What information sources did I need that the library did not have? *What information sources were the most useful?

13. Project Complete Remember to complete all checklist for the best possible results.