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Slide 1: Research Process The “Big6™” is copyright © (1987) Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. For more information, visit: www.big6.com
Slide 2: Why use this process? It beaks down the research process, so you don’t feel overwhelmed!
Slide 3: The Process 1. Task Definition 2. Information Seeking 3. Location and Access 4. Use of Information 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation
Slide 4: 1. Task Definition  Define the problem?  What is the assignment?  Note cards? Outline? Paper? Works Cited page? Speech?  Identify information need?  What information do you need for the assignment?   Make a list of key (important) words to search. Only type key words in a search box.
Slide 5: 2. Information Seeking Strategies  What are some sources you could use to find the information you need?  Which of these sources are…  Accurate?  Available?  Reliable/authoritative/ trustworthy?  Easy to use?  Current?  Precise?
Slide 6: 3. Location and Access  Locate Sources by going to destiny.aisd.net.  Card Catalog - Click on the catalog tab to search. Write down title and call number before going to the shelves.  Databases (online professional articles). See handout and choose the most relevant.  Online encyclopedias (contain background info.)  Websites – Use only reliable websites. Try Net Trekker to find reliable educational sites.  Find the information – Skim subheadings first. Move on if the information does not meet YOUR need.
Slide 7: 4. Use of Information  Engage – Read closely for relevant information.  Extract information – Only record what’s important for YOUR assignment.  Be sure to write down your citation (source info.) If using notecards, write the citation on your source card and number it with the number that matches its note cards.
Slide 8: Trash and Treasure Note taking  Treasure: The important information you find that will help you fulfill your assignment. You can copy word for word (quoting) or put the information into your own words (paraphrasing).  Only copy words or phrases, not sentences.  Don’t copy words you don’t know.  Trash: All the other “stuff” in the source that  doesn’t answer the question(s) you have.
Slide 9: 5. Synthesis  Organize all of your information  Put your information in the format your teacher requested (i.e. outline, draft, etc.)  Present the information – Make sure you meet the paper or project requirements!
Slide 10: 6. Evaluation  Judge your project  How well does your project meet the assignment guidelines and/or the rubric?  Judge your process  How can you be more efficient the next time you have a research project to do?
Slide 11: Practice makes perfect! Use the Big 6 Process and become a super researcher today!
Slide 12: Mediagraphy  Images – Clip Art, Photos, Sounds, & Animations – Microsoft Office. Microsoft Corporation, 2011. Web. 20 Mar. 2009. <http://office.microsoft.com>.  The “Big6™” is copyright © (1987) Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. For more information, visit: www.big6.com