Which six-step information problem-solving process includes task definition, searching, evaluation, and synthesis?

• A. Big6 Research Model
• B. AACR2
• C. Annotated List
• D. Bibliographic Record

Answer: (A)

Big6 Research Model is a six-step information problem-solving framework used in education. It includes Task Definition to clarify the problem and information need, Information Seeking Strategy to plan how to search, Locate and Access to find and reach sources, Use of Information to work with the gathered material, Synthesis to combine information into a new product, and Evaluation to judge the quality and usefulness of both the process and the result. The described elements—task definition, searching, synthesis, and evaluation—fit this model exactly, making it the correct choice. The other options relate to library cataloging or bibliography, not a problem-solving process.