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

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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

5. 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

6. Debate Preparation Step #2-Information Seeking Strategies: Library
Follett Destiny
Students will locate materials based on a keyword, title, author, subject, or series search.
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7. 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)
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8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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