Research+Process+Models

Information Fluency
Information fluency is the ability to unconsciously and intuitively interpret information in all forms and formats in order to extract the essential knowledge, authenticate it, and perceive its meaning and significance. There are 5 steps in this process:
 * Ask
 * Access and acquire
 * Analyze
 * Apply
 * Assess



The Big6
Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions by using information. The six skills in this information literacy model are:

1. Task Definition 2. Information Seeking Strategies 3. Location and Access 4. Use of information 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation



KidsConnect's Research Toolbox for Students
In KCTools you'll find help with four basic phases of the research process. The four phases are:

1. Asking a question - "I wonder" 2. Getting the information you need - "I find" 3. Understanding what you've found - " I evaluate" 4. Telling others what you know - " I share"