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The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD endorses The BigSix as its problem solving/research model.  District librarians and teachers are encouraged to instruct their children with this model.

The Big6 Skills Approach was developed by Michael B. Eisenberg and Roger E. Berkowitz

The BigSix  Information Skills Guide

Step 1:  Task Definition

What do I need to do?

Step 2:  Information Seeking Strategies

What can I use to find what I need?

Step 3:  Location and Access

Where can I find what I need?

*Step 4:  Use of Information (see below)

What information can I use?

Step 5:  Synthesis

How can I put my information together?

Step 6:  Evaluation

How will I know if I did well?

 

*Mrs. Brewer's (Kent Elementary Librarian) "Responsible Writers Won't Plagiarize" Technique

BigSix PowerPoint Tutorial

 

Other BigSix Resources

BigSix for Kids

 The BigSix Homepage

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
BigSix Website