The Six Basic Problem Solving Steps

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The Six Basic Problem Solving Steps

• In this presentation you will find the six basic
  steps to problem solving

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1. Task Definition

• Define the information problem
• Identify information needed in order to complete
  the task (to solve the information problem)

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2. Information Seeking Strategies

• Determine the range of possible sources
  (brainstorm)
• Evaluate the different possible sources to
  determine priorities (select the best sources)

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3. Location and Access

• Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
• Find information within sources

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4. Use of Information

• Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) the
  information in a source
• Extract relevant information from a source

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5. Synthesis

• Organize information from multiple sources
• Present the information

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6. Evaluation

• Judge the product (effectiveness)
• Judge the information problem-solving process
  (efficiency)

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