Big 6 Information Problem Solving Objective Credits Biography

Big 6 Information Problem Solving

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What is research?

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MenuSix Steps to doing research

1. Task definition or What is the research question?

2. Information Seeking Strategies3. Location and Access4. Use of Information5. Synthesis6. Evaluation

Questions to review information.

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1. Task definition

• What is the task? Or What is the research question?

(How do I make a good research question)• What type of information do I need?• Some examples of a good research question

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2. Information Seeking Strategies

• What are the possible resources in the library?

• What are the best resources to use?

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3. Location and Access

• Where is each source?

• What is the relevant information that I need to use for each source?

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4. Use of Information

• How can I best use each source?

• What information in each source is useful?

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5. Synthesis

• How can I organize all the information?

• How can I present the results?

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6. Evaluation

• Is the task complete?

• Do I answer the original question?

• Did I find good sources to answer the question?

• How can I do better?

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Questions to Review the Big 6

There are 10 questions. Follow the directions and click into the links if you need help.

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Question 1

What is the first step a student needs to take when answering a research question or a research topic?

(A) Figure out where you will get resources to answer your research questions or research topic.

(B) Make a list of all the possible sources of information that will help you answer the questions.

(C) What does your teacher want you to do? Make sure you understand the requirements of the assignment.

(D) All the above are correct.

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Question 2What is key word search?

(A) It is a group of words which are found in a dictionary. The key word help you pronounce and define the word.

(B) It is a a list of words that will help you find information in all of your sources. They are words which are synonyms and related words to your topic.

(C)It is a list of words which are found in a encyclopedia. The key word help you understand through a extended text the meaning of the word.

(D) None of the above.

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Question 3

What is the most important item to do when you find your information to answer your research question or topic?

(A) Print up all the information from the Internet that you can find.(B) You need to read, write or listen to the information you find from t

he book, video or Internet site.(C) Highlight the text. (D) Make an outline or a graphic organizer.

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Question 4

What is the most important item to remember when you find your information?

(A)You need to understand the information, so you can write or discuss the information.

(B)Just keep looking for information, it is a never ending job.

(C)Both A and B

(D) None of the above.

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Question 5

What is the purpose of typing a works consulted document?

(A)To give the student more practice in typing

(B)To give the student credit for completing the assignment

(C)To give credit to all the resources used for the project

(D) All of the above

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Question 6Which source of information is necessary to answer a

research question or topic?

(A)Almanac

(B) Internet site

(C) Dictionary

(D) Encyclopedia

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Question 7

What is Spectrum?

(A)A electronic database with a list of items found in the library

(B)A special book to help you find items in the library

(C) A special web site on the Internet

(D) A electronic database which includes an almanac, dictionary and encyclopedia

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Question 8When you design a research question or topic, what is a excellent

idea to get you started?

(A)Design a research question on a topic of your interest.

(B)Design a research question which makes you ask questions.

(C) Design a question on a higher level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.

( D) All of the above

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Question 9The sixth step is EVALUATION, when you follow the Big 6

Information Problem Solving. What does the student need to do to complete the last step?

(A)The student decides if he or she answered the research question or topic.

(B)The student decides if he or she can do a better job.

(C) The student decides if he or she found good resources to answer the question.

(D)The student decides if he or she completed the task.

(E)All of the above

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Question 10The fifth step is SYNTHESIS when you follow the Big 6

Information Problem Solving. What does the student need to do to complete the fifth step?

(A)The student needs to organize the information.

(B) The student needs to decide how he or she will present the information.

(C) The student will become creative.

(D) All of the above

(E) A and C but not B and D

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Correct answer for Number 1

Your answer is correct.

Congratulations click to the next question.

You need to understand the assignment. Always ask questions to clarify what you are doing and what the teacher

expects at the end of the project.

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Correct Answer for #2

Your answer is correct. Congratulations click to the next question.

An example: How does the gravity of the moon compare to the earth’s gravity?

Some keywords are gravity, earth and moon.

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The most important step for researching is to read the information so you understand and think.

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Works consulted is a written formatted document, which helps give credit to the person who wrote the article.

Click into a works consulted

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An encyclopedia has written text which gives background information on almost any topic. Some examples are

Encarta, World Book, and Grolier.

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Spectrum is part of the reference folder, look for the following icon,

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Correct Answer for #9Your answer is correct.

Congratulations click to the next question.

Evaluation is a very important step. You need to look at what you have done. List your strengths and list your

weaknesses. You always want to learn from your project, so your next project will include changes.

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Incorrect Answer for Question 1part A

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Step 2 Information Seeking Strategies• What are the possible resources in the library?• What are the best resources to use?


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• Your answer is incorrect. Go back and try again. • You are focusing on Step 3 which is Location and Accessing

Information

Where is each source?

What is the relevant information that I need to use for each source?


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Dear Students,

I hope you enjoyed the questions and learned some valuable ideas. Hopefully, you will use the ideas for your Elementary Performance Assessment.

Mrs. Minetola

You did a

Great Job!

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