Standard(s):   5.A.4a    5.A.4b    5.B.4a    5.B.4b.    5.C.4a.    5.C.4b

Stage 1: Desired Results

Understandings

Students will understand the process of research and be able to organize their materials for a variety of purposes.
Students will understand how to correctly document sources.
Students will understand the purpose of turnitin.com and know how to submit papers using this system.

Essential Questions

Knowledge & Skill

What are the minimum research competencies for freshmen?
How do research skills help students support and validate their positions?

* locate/access a variety of materials including print and web-based sources
*in-text documentation and a Works Cited page using MLA format
*use a method of organizing materials
*register and submit documents to turnitin.com

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

organizational methods at teacher's discretion - subsearched articles, notecards, outlines, mindmaps, etc.
evidence of citing material correctly
successful submission of materials to turnitin.com

Performance Task Summary

Rubric Titles

Self-Assessments

Other Evidence, Summarized

final semester exam
oral presentations
writing assignments

Stage 3: Learning Activities

-visit library
-locate/access sources
-organize materials logically
-begin to blend original words and research
-document sources using MLA format
-create a Works Cited page
-register and submit materials to turnitin.com