ELA21.8.26

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.26

Quote, paraphrase, summarize, and present findings, following a recognized citation style and avoiding plagiarism to demonstrate responsible and ethical research practices.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Strategies to quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Writing skills to present research findings and avoid plagiarism.
  • Recognized citation styles, such as MLA and APA.
  • Responsible and ethical research practices.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Present research findings through writing while avoiding plagiarism.
  • Appropriately use citation styles.
  • Demonstrate responsible and ethical research practices.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Particular citation styles exist to support the integration of outside information into one's writing.
  • There are different ways to use outside information, from quoting directly, to summarizing and paraphrasing ideas.
  • Plagiarism is a serious offense and can be avoided by utilizing responsible and ethical research practices.

Vocabulary

  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Plagiarism
  • Ethical research

COS Examples

Examples: MLA, APA

Aligned Learning Resources

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