Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Standard:
Literacy.W.8.8
Description:
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Research resources are texts, both in print or online, that are used as sources of information. When writing a research report, use good sources that give you correct and updated information.
Appropriate and Credible Sources
Appropriate research sources are texts that are a good fit for the research purpose.
Credible research texts are sources of information that are believable and trustworthy.
Think about the following as you look for appropriate and credible research resources.
The source is actually related to the subject matter.
The author is an expert on the subject matter.
The source of information is unbiased about the subject matter.
The Web site is a reliable source, such as a research or government organization's Web sites (.gov, .org)
The Web site or print text is not an advertisement or a promotional material, as it can be biased.
The Web site is not a personal blog.
The source is recent and updated.
Quoting
Quoting a source is using the exact words from a source and giving credit to the author for the ideas.
Quotations must be small segments of the research sources and must match the words of the author(s).
8th Grade Writing - Research Resources Lesson