Central Bucks School District

Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

(4/15/99)
1.8 Research in All Content Areas 1.8 Grade 3
(Research)
1.8 Grade 5
(Research)
1.8 Grade 8
(Research)
1.8 Grade 11
(Research)
A. Select Topics A. Select a purpose and topic for research. A. Select and refine a purpose and topic for research. A. Select and refine a purpose and topic for research. A. Select and refine a purpose and topic for research.
B. Locate, Gather, and Evaluate Information 
 
B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.
  • Locate resources for a particular task (e.g., newspapers, dictionary).
  • Select sources (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, interviews to write a family history, observations, and electronic media).
  • Use table of contents, key words, and guide words.
  • Use traditional and electronic search tools.
  • Use electronic media for research.
B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.
  • Evaluate the usefulness and qualities of the sources, especially Internet sources.
  • Select appropriate sources (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, other reference materials, interviews, observations, and computer databases).
  • Use table of contents, indices, key words, cross-references and appendices.
  • Use traditional and electronic search tools such as computerized card catalogues and encyclopedias and the Internet.
B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.
  • Determine valid resources for researching the topic, including primary and secondary sources.
  • Evaluate the importance and quality of the sources, especially Internet sources.
  • Select essential sources (e.g., dictionaries, encyclopedias, other reference materials, interviews, observations, and computer databases).
  • Use table of contents, indices, key words, cross-references and appendices.
  • Use traditional and electronic search tools, including the Internet.
B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.
  • Determine valid resources for researching the topic, including primary and secondary sources.
  • Evaluate the importance and quality of the sources.
  • Select sources appropriate to the breadth and depth of the research (e.g., dictionaries, thesauruses, other reference materials, interviews, observations, and computer databases).
  • Use table of contents, indices, key words, cross-references and appendices.
  • Use traditional and electronic search tools, including the Internet.
  • Select appropriate electronic media for research and evaluate the quality of the information received.
C. Select, Organize, and Present Information 
 
C. Organize and present the main ideas from the research.
  • Take notes from sources using a structured format.
  • Summarize, orally or in writing, the main ideas.
C. Organize and present the main ideas from the research.
  • Take notes from sources using a structured format.
  • Present the topic using relevant information.
  • Credit sources using a structured format (e.g., author, title).
C. Organize and present the main ideas from the research.
  • Identify the steps necessary to carry out a research project.
  • Take relevant notes from sources.
  • Develop a thesis statement based on the research.
  • Synthesize information collected to support thesis.
  • Credit sources using MLA format.
  • Give precise, formal credit for others’ ideas, images, or information using a standard method of documentation.
  • Use formatting techniques to create an understanding presentation for the designated audience.
C. Organize and present the main ideas from the research.
  • Take relevant notes from sources.
  • Develop a thesis statement based on the research.
  • Anticipate readers’ problems or misunderstandings.
  • Synthesize information collected to support thesis.
  • Credit sources using MLA format.
  • Give precise, formal credit for others’ ideas, images, or information using a standard method of documentation.
  • Use formatting techniques (e.g., headings, graphics) to aid reader understanding.

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