The Big 4

The skills we use to find the information you need.

A slim down and updated version of the BIG 6.

Step 1- Task Definition

• Define the problem.
• Ask yourself what do you want in the answer?

Step 2- Information Seeking Strategies

• Determine what kind of sources is needed to answer the questions.
• Ask yourself what media would be the best place to look in?

Step 3- Locating the answer

• Locate your sources.
• Find needed information in sources.
• Ask yourself what have I read or saw that has given me the answer?

Step 4- Process Information

• Process the information from your sources.
• Create product and evaluate your answers.
• Ask yourself what is the easiest way for me to organize and display the information for me?