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	Using the Big6

Name: ________________________

Class:  ________________________

#1: Task Definition

What information is needed to solve the problem?

• What are my best search terms? (print or electronic)
• Use the most common term(s) first
• Use “quotes” to find exact phrases  “Greek History”
• Use Boolean terms: and, or, not
• Use the online card catalog and indexes

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#2: Information Seeking Strategies

What sources can I use to find this information?

Examples: databases, Internet (search engines), textbook, magazine, reference book, bibliography, and a person

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If using web sites, how do I evaluate the content?

_____  I will use only those evaluated by and provided by my teacher.

_____  I will use a web site evaluation guide

# 3:  Location and Access

ÝWhere will I find these resources?                         What or who can help me find what I need?

Using websites and databases

• Do a search. Look at search results.
• Skim websites and articles.
• Bookmark/mark favorites.
• Save to flash drive.

#4: Use of Information

How will I record the information that I find?

_____  take notes using cards

_____  take notes using data chart/graphic organizer

_____  save important text to word processing program

_____  print the information and use reading strategies to locate important information

_____  other

How will I give credit to my source?

_____  use the guide given to me by my teacher

______  MLA for citing resources

Where will they be documented?  ______________________________________________

#5: Synthesis

How will I organize the information?

How will I give credit to my sources in my final product or performance?

_____  include a bibliography/work cited

_____  other
#6:  Evaluation

How will I know that I have done my best?  (All must be checked before the assignment is turned in)

_____  My product shows what I was supposed to do in #1. (Did I solve the problem?)

_____  Information found in #4 matches information needed in #1.

_____  I gave credit to my sources.

_____  My work is complete and includes all the criteria assigned.

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RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT: Integrated Problem Solving Model/Big6