The Big 6 Approach to Information
Problem-Solving
MLA Style and Works Cited Format
I.D.E.E.R.Format
| Big 6 Skills | IDEER Format | Works Cited Format |
Before you start your research THINK
Use the Big6 skills to help you plan and
organize your research.
Check out the Big Six web site.
The
Big6 Skills Approach to
Information Problem-Solving.
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the problem
1.2 Identify the information needed
2.Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Brainstorm all possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources
3. Location & Access
3.1 Locate sources
3.2 Find information within sources
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g. read, hear, view)
4.2 Extract relevant information
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize information from multiple sources
5.2 Present the result
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the result
(effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)
Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz, 1987
The Big6 search strategy is the brainchild of Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. Michael B. Eisenberg is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Studies, Syracuse University. Mike is the Director at the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources. He is the author of numerous books, newsletters, and papers. Robert E. Berkowitz is a School Library Media Specialist with the Wayne Central School District, Ontario Center, NY. Bob is the author of several books , newsletters, and papers, on library information skills.
IDEER For Education Articles: Identify- Define - Examples _ Explanations - Evidence - Restate
I. Identify: What is the article about?
Topic Word or phrase...
D. Define: How has the author defined the topic? What does the author say about the topic?
Sentence describing the topic...
E. Examples, Explanations, Evidence
E. List 3 -5 main ideas the author mentions to support I and D.
E.
R. Restate: How has the author ended the article? What does the author want you to remember? What is the main point or conclusion? Did the author summarize the article? How?
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