And so the search continues

After having typed in a search for "information search process" I came across a great site called "information Age Inquiry" which provides a broad outline and links to a variety of Information Inquiry Models:

Kuhlthau's ISP:

1. Initiating a Research AssignmentFeelings: apprehension, uncertainty
2. Selecting a TopicFeelings: confusion, sometimes anxiety, brief elation, anticipation
3. Exploring InformationFeelings: confusion, uncertainty, doubt, sometimes threat
4. Formulating a FocusFeelings: optimism, confidence in ability to complete task
5. Collecting InformationFeelings: realization of extensive work to be done, confidence in ability to complete task, increased interest
6. Preparing to PresentFeelings: sense of relief, sometimes satisfaction, sometimes disappointment
7. Assessing the ProcessFeelings: sense of accomplishment or sense of disappointment

Ian Jukes 5 A-s model:

1. Asking - key questions to be answered
2. Accessing - relevant information
3. Analyzing - the acquired information
4. Applying - the information to a task
5. Assessing - the end result and the process

Michael Eisenberg and Robert Berkowitz' Big 6 (older students) and Super 3 (young students):

The Big 6 is an information problem-solving approach developed by Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. It is the most popular model for information skills. It includes the following steps:
1. Task definition
2. Information seeking strategies
3. Location and access
4. Use of information
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation

Although The Big 6 only includes six steps, some primary teachers find it overwhelming for their young learners. As a result, teachers have developed modified versions to meet their needs. Eisenberg and Berkowitz have developed a version called the Super 3 for very young children. It includes three steps:
1. Plan
2. Do
3. Review.

There were many other models described on this site which gave me quite a broad overview of the similarities and differences between the different models. I still think, though, that Kuhlthau's model is the most practical sounding model to use with the group of children I have at present.