Module 0: Introduction to the Big 6 Research Model
Provide an overview of the Big 6 Research Model and its importance in the academic research process. This module will set the foundation for understanding how the framework will guide students through their research projects.
Module 1: Research Task Breakdown
Focus on identifying key elements in research assignment to better understand the research tasks and developing research questions.
Module 2: Academic Resource Discovery
Introduce students to different types of academic resources, effective search strategies like Boolean operators and the CRAAP test for source evaluation.
Module 3: Information Retrieval Techniques
Introduce searching techniques in library databases, catalogs, and online platforms and instruct to use library services and interlibrary loans.
Module 4: Source Engagement
Cover identifying relevant information, applying effective reading skills and strategies, mastering note-taking techniques, and managing sources with tools like Zotero.
Module 5: Information Synthesis and Organization
Focus on writing with integrity through paraphrasing, quoting, summarizing, and synthesizing, while teaching how to use citations and references. You'll also learn effective methods for organizing your research and ideas.
Module 6: Research Review and Academic Integrity
Focus on how to review your research for quality, check for plagiarism, and evaluate sources while reflecting on your work to maintain academic integrity throughout your process.