The Big6TM

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The Big6TM

• Research Made Easy

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What Is the Big6?It can help you find
information and solve problems in 6 steps.
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Step 1Decide what you need to do.
What is my topic? What information do I need to
find to write about my topic?
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Step 2 Decide which sources you need to use to
gather your information.

• Books
• Internet
• Reference Materials

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Step 3 Where do I look to find these sources?

• Library Books
• Reference Books
• Magazines
• Internet

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Step 4 What Can I Use from These Sources?

• Take notes to answer the problem you are
  searching.
• You may have notes from several different
  sources-books, encyclopedias, Internet, etc.

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Step 5Using Information

• Organize the information for the report.
• Do not copy directly from the sources used. Be
  creative and use your own words.
• Give credit to the sources used.

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Step 6Evaluation

• Look over the report.
• Check your spelling and grammar.
• Did you cover your topic?