SOCIAL JUSTICE RESEARCH PAPER

2007-2008

In this project, students will apply the "Big Six" information gathering process to do research on social justice issues.

The Big Six

1. Task Definition

·        What am I supposed to do?  

        First click on one of the courses: AP English III , English III or Challenging Americans English  III

        Next review the Summary of Procedures

        Then choose a Topic

·        What information do I need?

2. Information Seeking Strategies

·        What are the possible sources of information I can use?

·        What are the best sources for this assignment?

3. Location and Access

·        Where will I find these sources?

St. Pius X High School Library

Houston Public Library (any SPX student may apply for a Houston Public Library Power Card)

·        Do I know how to use them?

How to use Internet Search Engines

4. Use of Information

·        How will I record information?

·        How will I evaluate the information?

5. Synthesis

·        How is the information best presented?

·        How will I credit my sources?

6. Evaluation

(Big Six Information Solving Approach copyright of Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz)