The Big 6 Information Skills

LEAP
Model
Big 6 Information Skills Model

Solo
or Assigned Tasks

Results
Look
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify information needed
   
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources
   
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources
   
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
4.2 Extract relevant information
   

Evoke

Assess

5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize from multiple sources
5.2 Present the information
   
Publish/
Perform
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)