ELA21.11.28

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 11

ELA21.11.28

Integrate ethically-acquired information from at least three sources of varying types, including at least one visual or statistical source, into a research product, using proper quoting, paraphrasing, summarizing, and citation practices that consistently follow rules of a particular style guide.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Ethical research practices.
  • Strategies to quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Writing skills to integrate research findings from multiple source types.
  • Recognized citation style guides, such as MLA and APA.
  • Different disciplines have different style guides.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Source research information in an ethical manner.
  • Integrate research information from at least three varying sources into a writing product.
  • Quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Cite sources by using an appropriate use style guide.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Incorporating multiple sources of information into a research project can increase its effectiveness.
  • 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.
  • Following a style guide to incorporate research data is necessary for effective academic and workplace texts.

Vocabulary

  • Ethically-acquired information
  • Visual source
  • Statistical source
  • Research product
  • Quoting
  • Paraphrasing
  • Summarizing
  • Citation practices
  • Style guide

COS Examples

Examples: MLA, APA

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