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Mission:

The mission of the CBA Markert Library program is to teach information literacy in collaboration with classroom teachers within the context of the content curriculum, inspire and develop a love of reading, and provide diverse materials and services to enable students to become life-long learners and effective users of information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big 6 Research Method

1.1. Define the problem

1.2 Identify the information requirements

 

2.1 Determine kinds of sources

2.2 Prioritize sources

 

 

3.1 Locate actual resources

3.2 Locate information

Books: 300's and 600's; seach on keyword

Databases: Wilson, Proquest, Gale

Internet: Google, watching credentials

Recommended sites:

American Psychological Association

 

4.1 Engage (read, view, interview)

4.2 Extract (make notes)

Take notes electronically, using MS Word.

Citation generators:

MLA

APA

5.1 Organize information

5.2 Present information

Be aware of what needs to be cited.

6.1 Judge the product

6.2 Judge the process

The "Big6™" is copyright © (1987) Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. For more information, visit: www.big6.com