Big SixInformation–Seeking

Problem–SolvingProcess

1. W H A T

What is your task?What information do you need?

This informs all you do. You need to know what you’re looking for.

2. W H A T S O U R C E S

What are possible sources?What are the best sources?

POSSIBILITIESAtlas WebsiteEncyclopedia PodcastAlmanac NewspaperDictionary Online libraryInformational Book Online sourcePrimary source ExpertSecondary source Etc.

3. F I N D S O U R C E S

Locate the best sources.Locate the relevant information within the

sources.

RELATED SKILLS :Searching library catalogUsing online libraries such as PioneerSearching online using keywords, Boolean, and

other strategiesEvaluating websitesFollowing contextual clues

4. U S E S O U R C E S

Engage with the informationExtract the information

RELATED SKILLS :NotetakingParaphrasingSummarizingInterviewingCiting Sources

5. P R E P A R E & S H A R E

ReviewOrganizeSynthesizeShare

RELATED SKILLSPrioritizing Voice & AudienceCritical thinking considerationsSequencing Writing skillsPresentation skills

6. E V A L U A T E

Did you find the information you needed? How do you know?

Did you find quality sources? How do you know?

Do you need more sources, or different kinds?Do you have enough information to complete

your task? How do you know?Have you recorded all necessary citation

information?Are you ready to share? How do you know?

W H A T ‘ SY O U RT A S K

Source Options

Find Sources & Info

Use Info

Share

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