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Information literacy: not just for students
Good Internet research skills are important for teachers, too. This article provides an introduction to "information literacy" concepts and a list of references for teachers and media specialists.
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By Diane Kester.

Problem-solving approach to teaching information literacy skills.

See also I-search, research cycle, scientific method.

Additional information

The Big6 stragegies are:

  1. Task definition: what needs to be done?
  2. Information seeking strategies: what resources can I use?
  3. Location and access: where can I find the resources?
  4. Use of information: what can I use from the resources?
  5. Synthesis: how can I organize and present the information?
  6. Evaulation: how will I know I did the job well?

Examples and resources

See the Big6 website for more information on this strategy, including the Big6 for Kids section.