The research process
The Big6 SkillsWaipahu High School Library's staff promotes the Big6 Skills for research. Information literacy educators Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz explain: "People go through these Big6 stages—consciously or not—when they seek or apply information to solve a problem or make a decision. It's not necessary to complete these stages in a linear order, and a given stage doesn't have to take a lot of time. We have found that almost all successful problem-solving situations address all stages (What is the Big6, 2012)."
1. Task Definition 1.1 Define the information problem • Make sure you understand the assignment • Identify what is required to complete the assignment • Ask your teacher for help if there is something you do not understand 1.2 Identify information needed • Identify what you know about your topic and think about the position you plan to take on your topic • Generate essential questions about your topic that you will need to answer to support your position 2. Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources • Brainstorm possible information resources • Examples include: Websites, databases, interviews, audio- visual media, periodicals, etc. 2.2 Select the best sources • Identify which information resources would be best to use for the topic you chose 3. Location and Access 3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically) • Brainstorm possible "key words" or "search terms" for finding online and print resources • Do you know where resources are located in the library or online? Call numbers anyone? • If you need help locating information resources feel free to ask a librarian for help 3.2 Find information within sources • Do you know how to locate information within resources (e.g., Table of Contents, Indexes, or search engines) • Be sure to ask for help if you are unsure of how to use various resources to find what you need 4. Use of Information 4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) • This is how you interact with the resources you find 4.2 Extract relevant information • Note-taking is how you extract the information you need to complete your assignment or to support your position • Don't forget to record your citation information 5. Synthesis 5.1 Organize from multiple sources • Sometimes it helps to use an outline to organize your information -- A downloadable sample outline is provided on the right side of this page if needed. • Ask an English teacher for help if you need help writing your paper 5.2 Present the information • Your final draft should be polished and free of typos • Perform a spelling and grammar check. Don't just ignore those colored squiggly lines! • Check the research paper grading rubric to make sure your paper meets grading expectations • Plan to finish your final draft early and ask someone to proof- read it for you • Avoid stress from technical problems, don't wait until the last moment to print-out your final draft 6. Evaluation 6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness) • Working to receive 4s in all categories of the grading rubric gives you room for error • You must receive a passing score from all teachers that grade your paper • Don't be discouraged if you do not pass on the first evaluation, but be sure to make corrections as necessary • Ask your teacher-judges for feedback or clarification on what needs improvement if you are unsure 6.2 Judge the process (efficiency) • In order to improve our skills and expand our knowledge, we need to learn from our experiences • Reflect on your experiences with the research paper and think about how you could improve next time • If you didn't receive the outcome you hoped for, was there something you could have done differently? |
Standards for the
|
cornell_notes_template.pdf | |
File Size: | 93 kb |
File Type: |
sample_outline.pdf | |
File Size: | 132 kb |
File Type: |
advanced_online_searching.pdf | |
File Size: | 70 kb |
File Type: |