Content Standard: H. Research-Related Writing and Speaking
Students will work, write, and speak effectively when doing research in all content areas.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Collect and synthesize data for research topics from interviews and field work, using notetaking and other appropriate strategies.	Students will use proper interview techniques. Students will develop notetaking strategies.			.	.	.
2. Separate information collected for research topics into major components based on relevant criteria.	Students will collect information based on topic. Students will separate and synthesize information into categories.			.	.	.
3. Create bibliographies.	Students will learn format for bibliography entries.			.	.	.
4. Use available catalogs to locate materials for research reports.	Students will be exposed to and learn similarities and differences of library research materials.			.	.	card catalog index encyclopedia Internet
5. Use indexes to periodical literature to locate information for research.	Students will be exposed to and learn similarities and differences of library research materials.			.	.	card catalog index encyclopedia Internet
6. Use magazines, newspapers, dictionaries, journals, and other print sources to gather information for research topics.	Students will be exposed to and learn similarities and differences of library research materials.			.	.	card catalog index encyclopedia Internet
7. Use search engines and other Internet resources to collect information for research topics.	Students will use laptops to collect information for research activities.			.	.	Sherlock Explorer Google Ask Jeeves, etc.
8. Make limited but effective use of primary sources when researching topics.	Students will evaluate sources. Students will prioritize sources (primary/secondary)			.	.	.
9. Explain the importance of primary sources in evaluating the validity and reliability of collected information.	Students will understand how secondary sources validate primary sources. Students will use sources in research. Students will use a variety of sources.			.	.	.
10. Demonstrate initial understanding of proper attribution (e.g., footnotes).	Students will learn proper footnoting techniques.			.	.	plagiarism