According to the American Library Association, "Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to 'recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.'"
Alexandria Proclamation on Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning. (2005). Information literacy | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
The Big6™ Skills - big6.com
1. Task Definition-*Define the information problem *Identify information needed (to solve the information problem)
What is my current task? What are some topics or questions I need to answer? What information will I need?
2. Information Seeking Strategies-*Determine all possible sources (brainstorm) *Select the best sources
What are all the possible sources to check? What are the best sources of information for this task?
3. Location and Access-*Locate sources (intellectual & physical) *Find information within sources
Where can I find these sources? Where can I find the information in the source?
4. Use of Information-*Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) *Extract relevant information
What information do I expect to find in this source? That information from the source is useful?
5. Synthesis-*Organize from multiple sources *Present the information
How will I organize my information? How should I present my information?
6. Evaluation-*Judge the product (effectiveness) *Judge the process (efficiency)
Did I do what was required?
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The Super 3
Same basic elements as the Big 6
1. Plan - (Beginning)-When students get an assignment or a task, BEFORE they start doing anything, they should think:
• What am I supposed to do? • What will it look like if I do a really good job? • What do I need to find out to do the job?
Big6 Steps:• Task Definition • Information Seeking Strategies
2. Do - (Middle)-In the Middle the students DO the activity. This is where YOU read, view, tell, make a picture, etc.
Big6 Steps:• Location and Access • Use of Information • Synthesis
3. Review - (End)-Before finishing the product and turning it in, students should stop and think— Is this done?
• Did I do what I was supposed to do? • Do I feel ok about this? • Should I do something else before I turn it in?
The "Big6™" is copyright © (1987) Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz.