Preparing for a Debate: Big 6 Information Literacy Strategy

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Preparing for a Debate: Big 6 Information Literacy Strategy Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian October 22, 2009

Big 6 Steps http://www.big6.com Step #1-Task Definition-Determine the goal or problem to be solved Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies-Decide on best resources Step #3-Location & Access- Find materials Step #4-Use of Information- Note taking Step #5-Synthesis- Complete written work, present information Step #6-Evaluation- Judge if goals achieved or problem solved in appropriate ways

Debate Preparation: Step #1-Task Definition Decide the subject/topic to be discussed What amount of time is needed to discuss the information? How much information is necessary?

Debate Preparation: Step #2 Information Seeking Strategies Which resources will be useful in debate? *non-fiction books (especially in 300 and 600 sections) *magazine & newspaper articles *reliable online resources *databases

Debate Preparation Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies: Library OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) Search for books by keyword, title, author, subject, call number, series Information on location & availability will appear

Debate Preparation Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies: Library Follett Destiny Students will locate materials based on a keyword, title, author, subject, or series search. Image fromhttp://www.techlearning.com/techlearning/archives/2007/12/Destiny_Library.gif

Pay close attention to domains of the site Debate Preparation Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies: Online Resources Pay close attention to domains of the site .com=commercial (examine closely) .edu=education (useful) .gov=government (useful) .net=network (examine closely) .org=organization (helpful, check) Image found at http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/images/08ITL001_domains_LR.jpg

Debate Preparation: Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies: Online Databases Online databases provide a wealth of peer reviewed information on academic subjects. Colton High School has two databases available at the school library section of the school website EBSCO User Name- chs Password-yellowjackets GALE Password-yellowjacket

Debate Preparation: Step #3: Location of Resources Below is a list of where you can locate information School library Public library Business offices for magazines & newspaper articles Any computer with internet access

Debate Preparation: Step #4-Use of Information General Information Notes Cited Sources Statistics Facts Timed preparation Pros Benefits Usefulness of proposal Advantage Yes Cons Problems Weaknesses Disadvantage No

Debate Presentation: Step #5-Synthesis Written speech Oral presentation Prepared answers to both sides of the issue

Debate Presentation: Step #6 Evaluation Checklist of Completed Items Paper & presentation remained on topic Appropriate number of up-to-date accurate print & non-print resources Necessary details included Met time & page limits Presented information in a clear & understandable manner-oral & print