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Teching the Core Curriculum Content Standards

Writing Standards

Standard: W 8.8 Grades 6-8

Consider the Source

Research to Build and Present Knowledge: STANDARD 8

RESOURCES

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

BibMe: Fast and Easy Bibliographies Bibliography PowerPoints Plagiarism PowerPoints Paraphrase Craze ABCs of Website Evaluation Easybib Paraphrasing Self Test Write it in your Own Words Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing Identifying and Avoiding Plagiarism Primary Sources on the Web  Evaluating Web Pages  Research and Information Fluency Lesson Plans Wading Through the Web: Teaching Internet Research Strategies

Please post a comment below if you have a site or lesson idea to share for teaching these concepts.  I would love your input!