The BIG 6 is a problem solving framework used when ever someone uses or needs information. According to this website, it "is the most widely known and widely used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world".
The same website provides the following information on each stage of The BIG 6, stating that "successful information problem-solving encompasses six stages with two sub-stages under each":
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
4.2 Extract relevant information
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize from multiple sources
5.2 Present the information
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)
After reading Renee and Teagan's posts on the same topic I found some very useful information. I left each a comment which you can read by clicking on their names.
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