Standard: 11-12.W.8 – Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
Grade level: Grade 11-12
Subject: English Language Arts
Domain: Writing
Teacher Overview
This standard emphasizes the importance of gathering and integrating information from multiple credible sources to support writing tasks. It is crucial for developing critical thinking and research skills, which are essential for academic and professional success. Students should have a basic understanding of research methodologies, including how to identify and use primary and secondary sources, and an awareness of the importance of source credibility.
Students will develop advanced research skills, enabling them to effectively gather, assess, and integrate information from multiple sources, which will be crucial for their future academic and professional endeavors.
Common Misconception 1
A common misconception is that all information found online is reliable. This is incorrect because the internet hosts a wide range of sources, from highly credible to completely unreliable.
Intervention 1
Introduce students to tools and criteria for evaluating the credibility of online sources, such as checking the author’s credentials, publication date, and the site’s domain.
Common Misconception 2
Another misconception is that paraphrasing does not require citation. This is incorrect because paraphrasing still involves using someone else’s ideas, which necessitates proper citation to avoid plagiarism.
Intervention 2
Teach students the importance of citing paraphrased information and provide them with examples and practice exercises to reinforce this concept.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be familiar with basic research skills, understanding of primary and secondary sources, and the ability to differentiate between credible and non-credible sources.
Subsequent Knowledge
After mastering this standard, students will be able to conduct thorough and effective research for complex tasks, synthesize information from multiple sources, and properly cite their sources in various formats.
Instructional Activities
- Conduct a research project on a current event using multiple sources.
- Create a presentation using information from both print and digital sources.
- Write a comparative essay using data from various studies.
- Develop a business plan incorporating market research from credible sources.
- Conduct a literature review on a chosen topic.
