Big6 Research Checklist

#1 Defining Your Job
.You understand why you are looking for information.
·You have developed a research question(s).

#2 Finding Information
·You have brainstormed possible information sources.
·You have located information sources in our school library and other places (online catalog, reference materials, web sites).
·You used a variety of sources.

#3 Digging for Treasure
·You have developed a list of treasure words.
·You have used the table of contents, index, and web links to find your treasure words.

#4 Using Information
.You have read, viewed and listened for treasure words in your sources.
·You have taken notes in your own words.
·You have listed the sources you used (bibliography).

#5 Putting it All Together
·You have organized your information so it makes sense.
·You have answered your research question(s).

#6 Evaluating your Work
·You have met the requirements of the rubric.
·You have done your best work.