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Research Skills Continuum @ Renfrew County District School Board. Based on Survey Results & Committee suggestions. Skills Taught at Grade 9. Orientation to the Library Avoiding Plagiarism Note-taking Basic Research Process. Skills Taught at Grade 10. Works Cited page both APA & MLA
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Research Skills Continuum @ Renfrew County District School Board Based on Survey Results & Committee suggestions
Skills Taught at Grade 9 • Orientation to the Library • Avoiding Plagiarism • Note-taking • Basic Research Process
Skills Taught at Grade 10 • Works Cited page both APA & MLA • Navigating Databases • Summarizing & Paraphrasing • Evaluating On-line Resources
Skills Taught at Grade 11 • Understanding Independent Research • Developing a Thesis Statement • Report Writing
Skills Taught at Grade 12 • Annotated Bibliography • Embedded Citations
Rationale • 1. Excellence in Teaching and Learning • Students prepared for both post-secondary education and workplace • 2. Respectful Learning Environment • Emphasis on ethical research methods • 3. Wise Use of Resources • Lessons are ready-made so duplication of effort is avoided