The Big6tm Research
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the information
problem
1.2 Identify information
needed in order to
complete the task
(to solve the
information problem)
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine the
range of possible sources (brainstorm)
2.2 Evaluate the
different possible sources to determine
priorities (select
the best sources)
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources
(intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information
within sources
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g.,
read, hear, view, touch)
the information
in a source
4.2 Extract relevant
information from a source
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize information
from multiple sources
5.2 Present the
information
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product
(effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the information
problem-solving process (efficiency)