The Big 6 and Super 3

Why use a research model?

• Inquiry! 
• They are easy to use!
• They support curriculum!
• They are helpful!

The Super 3

1. Plan

• Before I start I PLAN
• What am I supposed to do?
• Where should I look for information?

2. Do

• I DO the work:
• Are my notes accurate?
• Does my project have all the 
• information it needs?

3. Review

• When I am finished, I REVIEW:
• Was I able to find all the info I needed?
• What new skills did I learn that I could use again?
• How do I feel like I did on the project?

The Big 6

1. Task Definition

• Define the problem
• Identify the needed info

1. Task Definition Questions

• What are some questions I'd like to answer?
• What information will I need?

2. Info Seeking Strategies

• Brainstorm all possible sources
• Select the best sources

Info Seeking Strategies Questions

• What are ALL the possible sources?
• What are the BEST sources for this task?

3. Location and Access

• Locate sources 
• (intellectually and physically)
• Find info WITHIN the sources

Location and Access Questions

• Where can I find the sources?
• Where can I find the info in the sources?

4. Use of Information

• Engage (read, view, hear)
• Extract relevant info

Use of Info Questions

• What info can I find in this source?
• What is the useful info in this source?

5. Synthesis

• Organize info from multiple sources
• Present the information

Synthesis Questions

• How will I organize my info?
• How will I present my info?

6. Evaluation

• Judge the product (effectiveness)
• Judge the process (efficiency)

Evaluation Questions

• Did I complete each of the Big 6 stages?
• How do I feel like I did on the product?