0.+Introduction

//** Big6 Research Skills **//
1.1 Define the information problem 1.2 Identify information needed
 * 1. Task Definition **

2.1 Determine all possible sources 2.2 Select the best sources
 * 2. Information Seeking Strategies **

3.1 Locate sources 3.2 Find information within sources
 * 3. Location and Access **

4.1 Engage 4.2 Extract relevant information
 * 4. Use of Information **

5.1 Organize from multiple sources 5.2 Present the information
 * 5. Synthesis **

6.1 Judge the product 6.2 Judge the process
 * 6. Evaluation **

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//** 21st Century Skill: **** [|Information Literacy] **//

 * // Access and Evaluate Information //**
 * Access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources)
 * Evaluate information critically and competently


 * // Use and Manage Information //**
 * Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand
 * Manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sources
 * Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information