Big6

 The Big6 is a process of finding and applying information to solve a problem. Below is listed the steps you use to answer a problem. If you need more help with the steps you can go to the Big6 website.

 **Components of the Big6 Skills**
1. Task Definition
 * Define the problem.
 * Identify the information needed.

2. Information Seeking Strategies
 * Determine all possible sources.
 * Select the best sources.

3. Location & Access
 * Locate sources.
 * Find information within sources.

4. Use of Information
 * Engage (e.g. read, hear, view).
 * Extract relevant information

5. Synthesis

 * Organize information from multiple sources.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">Present the result.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">6. Evaluation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">Judge the result (effectiveness).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">Judge the process (efficiency).