Information Literacy Models
and Inquiry Learning Models
There are a large number of Information Literacy, Research, or Information Problem Solving models available for teachers to use with pupils. Below is a selection of some of them.
The Big 6,
(Eisenberg & Berkowitz, 2000, http://big6.com/ )
1. Task Definition
2. Information Seeking Strategies
3. Location and Access
4. Use of Information
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation
Research Cycle (McKenzie)
(http://www.fno.org/dec99/rcycle.html)
The Alberta Model
( http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla65/papers/078-119e.htm )
Planning
Information Retrieval
Information Processing
Information Sharing
Evaluation
Guided Inquiry: Carol Kuhlthau and Ross Todd
( http://www.cissl.scils.rutgers.edu/guided_inquiry/implementation.html )
1 Initiation:
2 Selection:
3 Exploration:
4 Formulation:
5 Collection:
6 Presentation:
7 Assessment:
Research Steps to Success
Sandra Hughes
http://www3.sympatico.ca/sandra.hughes/sandra.hughes/research/researchs.html
The Learning Journey
Houghton Valley School.
1. Brainstorming
2. Where am I going?
3. How am I going to get there?
4. My Travel log.
5. So what?
6. Reflecting and Planning
Stripling and Pitts Research Process Model (1988)
http://witloof.sjsu.edu/courses/250.loertscher/modelstrip.html
1 Choose a broad topic.
2 Get an overview of the topic.
3 Narrow the topic.
4 Develop a thesis or statement of purpose.
5 Formulate questions to guide research.
6 Plan for research and production. 7 Find / Analyze / Evaluate sources.
8 Evaluate evidence / Take notes / Compile bibliography.
9 Establish conclusions
10 Create and present final product.
The Seven Pillars Model
http://www.sconul.ac.uk/groups/information_literacy/sp/sp/model.html
The 8 Ws
http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic71.htm
Watching (Exploring)
Wondering (Questioning)
Webbing (Searching)
Wiggling (Evaluating)
Weaving (Synthesizing)
Wrapping (Creating)
Waving (Communicating)
Wishing (Assessing)
Kuhlthau Model
http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Feb-99/kuhlthau.html
http://library.humboldt.edu/ic/general_competency/kuhlthau.html
1 Initiation
2 Selection
3 Exploration
4 Collection
5 Search closure
6 Presentation
LOUISIANA INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL FOR LIFELONG LEARNING http://mconn.doe.state.la.us/lessonplans/lit_model.htm
1 Defining/Focusing
2 Selecting Tools and Resources
3 Extracting and Recording
4 Processing Information
5 Organizing Information
6 Presenting Findings
7 Evaluating Efforts
Action Learning Model
Gwen Gawith 1983
1 decide
2 search & finding
3 using & analysing
4 recording
5 presenting & communicating
6 evaluating
SAUCE T. Bond
Information Literacy & Inquiry Learning model
http://ictnz.com/SAUCE.htm
3 Doors Gwen Gawith
http://infolit.unitecnology.ac.nz/3doors/
Aim
Claim
Frame
Lane Clarke's Model:
http://www.laneclark-ideasys.com/seminar_inquiry.htm
The Steps to the Research Cycle http://www.bham.wednet.edu/studentgal/onlineresearch/oldonline/mod5.htm
Doug Johnsons Info Literacy Model http://www.doug-johnson.com/handouts/designresearch.pdf
The information process http://www.neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/library/infoproc.htm
eVew : The Research Process (Canada) http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/modgr8ss/files/index.html
Information Literacy Scope and Sequence http://encompass.cerfinfo.com/RSModel.htm
Applying the 4 Steps of Problem Solving to Info. Lit http://tinyurl.com/gvmkh
Digital Information Fluency (DIF) http://21cif.imsa.edu/resources/difcore
James E. Herring's PLUS Model site. http://jimmy.qmuc.ac.uk/usr/jherri/plus/default.htm
Student Research Guide (+ Info. Lit. Model) http://www.tdsb.on.ca/wwwdocuments/programs/cyberlinks/docs/StudentResearchGuide2003.pdf
Information Literacy: Model at Noodle Tools http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/1over/infolit1.html
MODEL of Digital Information Fluency http://21cif.imsa.edu/
Information Literacy Matrix http://www.nsula.edu/watson_library/shreve/nurse_info_lit.htm
Designing for Information Foragers http://www.internettg.org/newsletter/dec00/article_information_foragers.html
Information Skills Model - Marland (1981) and NCET (1996) http://curriculum.becta.org.uk/docserver.php?docid=1899
Olim-Kroch-Uris : The Seven Steps of the Research Process http://www.library.cornell.edu/olinuris/ref/research/skill1.htm
The Super3 http://academic.wsc.edu/redl/classes/tami/super3.html
Herring, James: PLUS Information Skills Model http://athene.riv.csu.edu.au/~jherring/PLUS%20model.htm http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/5to14/specialfocus/informationskills/plus.asp
The Building Blocks of Research http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/2engage/infolit2.html