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Formulate research questions and identify potential sources of information (such as reference materials, electronic media), differentiating between primary and secondary source materials 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. (CCSS: W.7.8) Use organizational features of electronic text (bulletin boards, search engines, databases) to locate information Evaluate accuracy and usefulness of information, and the credibility of the sources used Collect, interpret, and analyze relevant information; identify direct quotes for use in the report and information to summarize or paraphrase that will support the thesis or research question Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (CCSS: W.7.9) Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means of understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history”). (CCSS: W.7.9a) grade 7 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. “Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims”). (CCSS: W.7.9b) Relevance and Application: Inventors and scientist who create new technologies often use an inquiry-based process for understanding, drawing conclusions, and creating new knowledge. Writers follow ethical, and copyright laws. Writers expand their competencies in using online or web-based resources to complement other written resources. Data organization is a skill that people use daily at home and at work. People who remain current with new resources successfully support their learning and application of new information. Use graphical organizers and online tools to organize and analyze data. Nature of Reading, Writing, and Communicating: Researchers are always summarizing and synthesizing information. Intelligent researchers are both consumers and generators of information. Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects, Grades (CCSS: WHST.6-8.7-9)
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