An information problem-solving strategy.

What does your teacher want you to do?

Do you understand the requirements of the assignment.

Define the information problem

Identify information needed

List all of the possible sources of information

Consider library books, databases, and web sites

Determine all possible sources

Select the best sources

Figure out where you will find these sources.

Find the information within the source.

Locate sources (intellectually and physically)

Find information within sources

Read, view, or listen to the sources

Take notes

Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)

Extract relevant information

Complete the writing process

You may repeat any step at any time during the process.

Organize from multiple sources

Present the information◦ Prewriting

◦ Drafting

◦ Conferencing

◦ Revising

◦ Editing

◦ Publishing

Be proud to put your name on your paper.

Submit & Smile!

Judge the product (effectiveness)

Judge the process (efficiency)