Analyzing the Credibility of your Sources

Teacher/Team:

9 Honors English

Grade Level:

Ninth Grade

School:

SolonHigh School

OhioGraduation Competencies:

·        Utilize multi-step directions to accomplish a task (1)

·        Develop a clear, focused thesis statement related to the general topic

·        Includes supporting details appropriate to the topic (4)

·        Follow purposeful organization

·        Evaluate the effectiveness of resource material for a specified audience/purpose (12)

Exhibit standard conventions competently

Project/Task:

Students will

1. Write a research paper that conforms to the standards of the Modern Language Association

2.    Evaluate web sites based upon a rubric.  Results will be used to establish a database for future research.

Assessment:

Assessed according to Solon Language Arts Analytical Rubric

Learning Strategies:

1.   Students will locate, read, and implement resources to develop a research paper.

2.    Students will assess the credibility of internet resources.

3. Students will submit a five page research paper.

Introduce Unit

Tools:

   Computers, MLA Manual, Website Rubric