Title of Lesson: Research Ready

Essential Question(s):

Lesson Objective:

Standard(s):

Where can I locate sources

that are appropriate for my
research topic and how do I
create create source cards on
easybib?
What is the best way to find
relevant portions of my source
and create note cards (print or
digital)?
Define and narrow a research
topic. Topics should be narrow but
not so narrow that resources cant
be found.
Gather relevant information from
a variety of print and electronic
sources.
Accurately cite sources using
standard MLA format.

CCSS Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8
Gather relevant information
from multiple authoritative
print and digital sources,
using advanced searches
effectively; assess the
strengths and limitations of
each source in terms of the
task, purpose, and audience;
integrate information into the
text selectively to maintain
the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and overreliance
on any one source and
following a standard format
for citation.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.9
Draw evidence from literary or
informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and
research.
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ELA Literacy
Content Area(s):

Resources:

Vocabulary:

Activity Overview:

Library catalog; easybib.com; library

subscription databases (Gale, TEL,
Infotrac, etc.); SweetSearch
Source card; note card; research;
sources; catalog; database; citation;
works cited; easybib; plagiarism;
relevant; authoritative; MLA
Students will spend 3 or 4 days
in the library, using the library catalog
and databases to find print and digital
sources relevant to their research topics.
They will set up easybib accounts and
create source cards for four sources in
easybib. They will use their print and
digital sources to create note cards (print
or digital, per teachers wishes) for their
research. They will create a Works Cited
page using easybib.

Deliverables:
Minimum 3 pages (excluding
Works Cited pages); typed;
double-spaced; Times New
Roman; 12 pt. font;
Minimum 4 sources;
Minimum 12 notecards
Works Cited page in MLA format
(check the libguide for examples).

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Created and Submitted by: Kimberly Daly; Overton High School

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