The final stage where students review citations, credit images, and finalize their bibliography for presentation.

Students synthesize their research notes into a cohesive draft, focusing on using attribution verbs and clear sentence structures.

Synthesizes learning through case studies of intentional vs. accidental plagiarism and concludes with an academic integrity pledge.

Teaches students how to compile individual citations into a cohesive, alphabetized reference list.

Focuses on extracting key facts and paraphrasing using keywords to avoid plagiarism and organize information effectively.

Students learn to find and validate credible sources using search strategies and a simplified evaluation checklist.

Students transition from broad topics to focused, open-ended research questions through a 'Wonder Wall' activity and peer review.

Introduces the four core elements of a basic citation (Author, Title, Date, Source) and provides practice in locating this information.

Students learn the mechanical and logical differences between direct quotes and paraphrasing, focusing on when to use each.

Students explore the concept of intellectual property through physical analogies and define plagiarism in an academic context.

Students analyze search failures and practice iterative strategies to refine their inquiries when initial attempts don't yield the desired results.

Students synthesize their evaluation skills to select the best resources for a hypothetical research scenario. They curate a small bibliography of trusted sources and justify their choices.

The culminating lesson where students apply all previous skills to write an original summary report based on an informational article.

This lesson teaches the strategy of verifying information by finding it in multiple reliable sources. Students engage in a 'Fact-Check Challenge' to confirm or debunk specific claims.

Students transition from open web searches to curated databases, comparing the reliability and organization of professional search tools.

Students read and combine facts from two different texts on the same topic into a single, coherent paragraph.

Students examine texts to differentiate between objective facts and subjective opinions or bias. They practice highlighting emotive language and unsupported claims within informational texts.

Students practice using text features like indices, headings, and sidebars to locate information quickly through skimming and scanning techniques.

Students learn and practice using academic reporting verbs and formal attribution to credit authors in their writing.

Learners study techniques for rewriting sentences while maintaining original meaning, focusing on vocabulary substitution and structural changes.

Learners apply the Who, What, Where, When, and Why framework to evaluate digital sources. The lesson introduces a simplified credibility checklist that students use to audit pre-selected websites, including 'hoax' sites.

Students practice reading short informational passages to distinguish the central concept from the details using the 'Headline Game' and graphic organizers.

Learners use Boolean operators like AND, OR, and quotation marks to narrow or broaden search results in a digital scavenger hunt.

Students analyze various media samples to identify whether the author's primary intent is to inform, persuade, or entertain. They learn key vocabulary for media literacy and practice categorizing texts based on tone and content features.

Students learn to break down research questions into core concepts and generate synonyms, transforming natural language into effective search strings.

A culminating scavenger hunt challenge where students apply all previous skills to find obscure information and document their search paths.

Focuses on the skill of rapid appraisal by teaching students how to read and interpret search result snippets, titles, and bolded terms before clicking.

Students explore the specific features of academic databases, including filters, metadata, and specialized search bars, comparing them to general search engines.

Introduces Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) through visual and physical activities to help students understand how to narrow or expand their search results.

Students learn to deconstruct complex questions into core keywords and brainstorm synonyms to expand their search potential, moving away from typing full sentences into search engines.

Students take notes from two different short texts and combine them into one cohesive paragraph, demonstrating their ability to integrate information.

Students learn to condense longer sections of text into concise summary statements by identifying the 'who, what, and so what'.

Students learn what plagiarism is and how to avoid it by rewriting sentences in their own voice using the 'read, hide, write' technique.

Introduces structured methods for recording facts, such as concept maps or T-charts, to keep research organized. Students practice extracting bullet points rather than writing full sentences.

Students learn to use headings, bold words, and captions to locate information quickly within a text. They practice scanning for specific answers and skimming to get the gist of an article.