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Big 6 Research Method
 
Research projects require organization.  The Big 6 method is a nationally recognized organizational method that is being adopted by Buncombe County Schools.  The Big 6 is comprised of 6 basic steps that will guide students and teachers through the entire research process from choosing a topic to presenting the final product.
 
Step 1 - Task Definition
 
      Define the problem 
      Identify the information needed
      What am I being asked to do?
 
 
Step 2 - Information Seeking Strategies
 
       Determine all possible sources of information
       Select the best sources
       What I can use to find the information I need?
 
Step 3 - Location and Access
 
       Locate the sources
       Find information within sources
       Where do I go to get this resources?
 
Step 4 - Use of Information
 
       Engage yourself in the information
       Extract relevant information from the sources
       What do the sources tell me?
                Take notes, watch a video, interview an expert.
 
Step 5 - Synthesis
 
       Organize information from multiple sources
       Present the results
       How can I put my information together?
 
Step 6 - Evaluation
 
        Judge the result
        Judge the process
        What could I have done to make this project better?
 
Go to www.big6.com for more information.