Benchmarks (8 - 10)
A.
Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
B.
Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources.
C.
Organize information from various resources and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
E.
Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Benchmarks (11 - 12)
A.
Formulate open-ended research questions suitable for inquiry and investigation and adjust questions as necessary while research is conducted.
B.
Compile, organize and evaluate information, take notes and summarize findings.
C.
Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of data and sources and synthesize information from multiple sources.
E.
Communicate findings, reporting on the substance and processes orally, visually and in writing or through multimedia.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 8)
1.
Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation.
2.
Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Explain the usefulness and accuracy of sources by determining their validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage) and define primary and secondary sources.
4.
Select an appropriate structure for organizing information in a systematic way (e.g., notes, outlines, charts, tables and graphic organizers).
5.
Compile and organize the important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
8.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 9)
1.
Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.
2.
Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).
4.
Compile and organize important information and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
7.
Use a variety of communication techniques, including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports, to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 10)
1.
Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.
2.
Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).
4.
Evaluate and systematically organize important information, and select appropriate sources to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
7.
Use a variety of communication techniques including oral, visual, written or multimedia reports to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 11)
1.
Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.
2.
Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).
4.
Analyze the complexities and discrepancies in information and systematically organize relevant information to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
7.
Use a variety of communication techniques (e.g., oral, visual, written or multimedia reports) to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and to maintain an appropriate balance between researched information and original ideas.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 12)
1.
Compose open-ended questions for research, assigned or personal interest, and modify questions as necessary during inquiry and investigation to narrow the focus or extend the investigation.
2.
Identify appropriate sources and gather relevant information from multiple sources (e.g., school library catalogs, online databases, electronic resources and Internet-based resources).
3.
Determine the accuracy of sources and the credibility of the author by analyzing the sources' validity (e.g., authority, accuracy, objectivity, publication date and coverage, etc.).
4.
Analyze the complexities and discrepancies in information and systematically organize relevant information to support central ideas, concepts and themes.
7.
Use a variety of communication techniques including oral, visual, written or multimedia report to present information that supports a clear position about the topic or research question and defend the credibility and validity of the information presented.