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