Big6 Research Organizer:

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Big6 #1: Task Definition

My assignment: What am I supposed to do?

What information do I need in order to do this? (What questions do I need to answer?)
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Big6 #2: Information Seeking Strategies
Where can I find the answers to these questions? What resources might I use?
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PART 1: DO
Big6 #3: Location & Access
Locate sources and access the information within them—Where will I locate these sources?
	school library
	public library
	material provided by my teachers
	Elementary Libraries web sites
	other:

I will use CyberSmart! Rating Web Sites rubric to evaluate web sites that I use.

If using a search engine list likely key words that will locate useful information:

Big6 #4: Use of Information
What information can I use and how do I record it? SUBJECT LIST Make a list of main ideas about your topic and what you need to know (opens as a WORD document).
	take notes using cards or electronic note cards (opens as a WORD document)
	take notes on notebook paper
	take notes using a word processor
	use a tape recorder, video, or digital camera
	other:

How will I give credit to my sources?
	Use Citation Maker to create citations for my sources
	Prepare my own Works Cited or Bibliography page

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Last updated 05/27/10.

Part 1: Plan & Do (Big6 #1-4)