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Research Project - Source Templates
When students are doing a research paper, staying organized is key. These templates give students a place to write down the important information about their source, and then the information they found in that source. This will help them then be able to organize their thoughts into their outline and paper, and ultimately into their resources/ bibliography.When students are doing a research project, letting them choose sources is key. Having these available for kids to fill out about their so
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3rd - 12th
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
This page works as a prewriting organizer for argumentative or opinion writing in upper elementary through high school writing classes. Students will plan their writing using this document by stating their topic or guiding question, giving an opinion, supporting the opinion or argument with relevant facts and details, and finally wrapping it all up with a concluding statement.
This is ideal for all students, but may be especially appealing to students with special needs who prefer the structur
Finding Credible Sources PowerPoint
This 12-page presentation takes students through the process of finding credible sources starting from the definition and ending with a practice activity. Last slide includes a graphic to help students ask questions about sources as they research.
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6th - 12th
Research Source Sheet
For years I watched students struggle with the concept of research. There was a disconnect between what I expected and what they wanted. I expected them to conduct research with their paper in mind, building their citations as they go. They want to get the project done quickly and easily. This resource meets both expectations!This freebie asks students to build their source's citation on the front page, helping them record important information in the proper order. The backside asks them to summ
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6th - 12th
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DIGITAL Graphic Organizer for Research/Inquiry Project
These templates will help your students organize information for research/inquiry project and keep track of multiple sources. Students have used these for research essays, TED Talk presentations, Inquiry projects, podcasts, etc. This is a digital resource and ready to assign via Google Classroom. Includes marginal notes for students with reminders and some instructions, but students may require additional guidance depending on age group. I have used this with 4th and 5th graders but can be used
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4th - 12th
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Research Paper Outline Guide for Students
This is a two-page outline for students to fill in when working to organize a research paper. It is designed based on students having a minimum of three supporting points as well as a section that acknowledges the opposing side to their arguments (a concession/refutation section). This outline allows students to easily organize their ideas in preparation for writing. Before completing this outline guide, students should have completed at least some research in order to include sources. Stude
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Research Paper Graphic Organizer
Use this Graphic Organizer to guide students with the structure of their research papers. Can be used independently or in conjunction with the How to Complete a Research Paper PowerPoint for sale in my TPT store.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Annotated Bibliography Handout for Students
Annotated Bibliography Handout for Students Support your students as they begin learning how to generate an annotated bibliography using the MLA format. Save time and send your expectations home on paper as well as upload to your learning management system so there is no question about how to complete an annotated bibliography. *****************************************************************************Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Pu
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6th - 9th
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Persuasive Essay: Body Paragraph Outline
This graphic organizer will help students create an outline for a 6 paragraph persuasive essay (while its set up for a persuasive essay, the outline can be adapted for many, many different uses).
Set up of the outline includes:
3 regular body paragraphs with spaces for a topic sentence, evidence #1, a connecting sentence, evidence #2 and a conclusion sentence.
The fourth paragraph is labeled as "opposing views" where students are to specifically address the opposing side and defend their opin
Grades:
7th - 12th
CRAAP Criteria Checklist
This graphic organizer is perfect for students to use when finding sources for expository, research, persuasive or argumentative writing pieces. It helps them break down the source, according to the CRAAP criteria, to determine if it's a credible source to use in their writing. It helps you teach, and the student's reach, CCSS Anchor Standard for Writing 8, "Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the
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6th - 12th
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Digital RESEARCH JOURNAL Inquiry-Based Graphic Organizer for Research Synthesis
Teaching the research essay in AP Language and Composition or High School English Language Arts? This digital journal is compatible with Google Drive® and allows students to keep track of their research.This ​resource will direct your students and their research using an inquiry-based model by prompting them to ask a question, and then conduct their research based on this question. Most importantly, they will analyze this research.This resource is offered as an online option for Mondays Made Ea
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9th - 12th
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1st Research Paper Outline 6-12
This outline guides students how to write a 5 paragraph research paper SENTENCE-BY-SENTENCE, making it MUCH more manageable for students who are overwhelmed by the idea of a research paper.
This is a tool you can use from grades 6-12.
(GREAT for special education!!)
Includes:
*Sentence-by-sentence outline for a 5 paragraph research paper
*Introduction to MLA format
*Customizable
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6th - 12th
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Argument Writing Graphic Organizer: CREED, Scaffolds, and More
When students are given the freedom to choose a topic to analyze or argue, they are virtually always more successful. That is how this resource begins: students choose from a list of current controversial issues (or decide their own with teacher approval), and then enter the intricate process of argument. An acronym I've created, CREED, propels the students forward: Claim, Reasons, Evidence, Explain (relevance and importance), Discuss (counter-claim and rebuttal).
The CREED graphic organizer f
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6th - 10th
Student-Friendly AP English Language Synthesis Essay Rubric
ALIGNED WITH THE 2019 CED AND EXAM CHANGES!Give students a leg up on the APâ„¢ English Language & Composition synthesis essay (Question 1 on the APâ„¢ Lang exam) by teaching them to think like trained readers. This rubric takes the multiple-page 2019 revised synthesis rubric and translates it into a simpler one-page matrix. A printer-friendly version of the rubric is included as well.This rubric is included in the 44-page unit Read 'em and Weave: The AP English Language Synthesis Question, which
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
How to Create an Annotated Bibliography
Help students better understand the steps and procedures for annotating a source. Perfect intro lesson for an annotated bibliography. Works great in the context of a research paper or National History Day.
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6th - 12th
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TBEAR- Method for Writing Essays
This is a three-page resource that teaches the TBEAR method of writing a body paragraph in an essay. TBEAR stands for topic sentence, background information. evidence, analysis, and return to the thesis.This resource contains one page that explains the process, one page which is an example of how to do this with an actual essay, and the last page is a practice page to have students fill out to practice this method.You can use it with any article that you want to so it will fit with any reading y
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Research Paper: Choosing/Developing Topic and Working Thesis Form
Free: A Persuasive Essay Research Paper Topic Form for developing a topic and constructing a working thesis statement.
I use this form with my 8th grade Language Arts classes to help them choose a topic and plan out their arguments to persuade the reader. The end result is a working thesis statement for the persuasive research paper.
Ann Marie Smith @ Innovative Connections
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7th - 11th
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Digital Research Notecards
Embark on your research journey with ease using this Digital Research Notecard Template. Designed to bring traditional research methods into 21st Century Classroom, Digital Research Notecards streamline workflow and enhance organization. This template offers a comprehensive platform for collecting, organizing, and analyzing research data efficiently.Key Features:Structured Layout: Our template provides a structured layout for entering research information, including fields for source details, ke
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Francophone Country Research Project
Students will conduct research on assigned French speaking country. Final product consists of a paper and a presentation.
Excellent cultural activity.
Materials included:
*Assignment instructions
*Essay structure directions
*Writing practice
*Essay rubric
*Sample exemplar paper
*List of francophone countries
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Grades:
7th - 12th
APA Cheat Sheet
A concise guide to APA formatting in the style of a mock paper. The most common type of citations are provided at the bottom.
I created this for my students so they could walk up to the poster on the wall for quick APA questions rather than hauling out the style guide or constantly asking for help.
Note: This does not include instructions for the cover page.
Poster is 11x17"
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Paraphrases, Summaries, and Direct Quotes In Research Papers--Powerpoint
This powerpoint is best used in tandem with the Paraphrase, Summarize, and Direct Quote in Research Papers worksheet. Click HERE to get the worksheet to practice with your students!
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7th - 12th
Annotation Guide with BOOKMARKS
Using an annotation guide during the review of materials for a research paper is an invaluable practice that enhances the efficiency and organization of the research process. An annotation guide serves as a roadmap, prompting the researcher to engage critically with the content and extract key information. This systematic approach involves highlighting essential passages, jotting down notes about the author's argument or methodology, and identifying relevant quotes or data. By adhering to an ann
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7th - 12th
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Argumentative Writing/Research Paper Topic Proposal
Students can use this to help further develop ideas about an argumentative writing or research paper topic. This also allows parents/guardians to gain insight about what the student will spend a significant amount of time researching and either permit or deny the student to conduct further research.
Research Organizer
This organizer helps students identify and research a topic through scaffolded steps. The begin by brainstorming what they know about the topic and what they want to know. They do an initial search and come up with possible keywords to search for. They also come up with a big question that can be developed into a thesis statement. There are also pages for research gathering. Students can keep track of source information and evaluate the credibility of their sources. It directs them to take word
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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