Big+6+Research+Tips

 I know what I’m interested in.  I know what I need to find out.  I have considered all my options.  Nonfiction  Reference books  Web pages  Online articles  Magazines  ___________________________    The catalog  The reference section  Kid-friendly search engines, online databases, or bookmarked Web sites  My librarian for help when needed  I have a variety of useful resources.  I have written down my bibliographic information.  I have paraphrased my sources.  I have recorded my notes.  I have chosen the best format for my project.  I have used my information.  I have included my opinion.  My final product meets my goals.  My research process was successful.  I know what I will do differently next time.
 * __ The __**** __ Big __ __ 6 __ ™ __ Checklist __ **
 * Step 1: Task Definition **
 * Step 2: Information-Seeking Strategies **
 * I will use: **
 * Step 3: Location and Access **
 * I have consulted: **
 * Step 4: Use of Information **
 * Step 5: Synthesis **
 * Step 6: Evaluation **