Basic steps of the Big6 Information Problem Solving model

View a wonderful PowerPoint presentation that introduces the Big6.

 

1. Task Definition (What needs to be done?)

1.1 Define the information problem

1.2 Identify information needed in order to complete the task (to solve the information problem)

2. Information Seeking Strategies (Which resources can I use?) 

2.1 Determine the range of possible sources (brainstorm)

2.2 Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities (select the best sources)

3. Location and Access (Where can I find the resources?)

3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)

3.2 Find information within sources

4. Use of Information (What information should I use from these           resources?) 

4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) the information in a source

4.2 Extract relevant information from a source

5. Synthesis (How can I share what I learned?) 

5.1 Organize information from multiple sources

5.2 Present the information

6. Evaluation (How will I know I did my job well?) 

6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)

6.2 Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency)

 

(Big6 is a TM of Bob Berkowitz and Mike Eisenberg)