Standard 6: Research

Students will engage in inquiry to acquire, refine, and share knowledge.

9.6.W.1 Students will write research papers and/or texts independently over extended periods of time (e.g., time for research, reflection, and revision) and for shorter timeframes (e.g., a single sitting or a day or two).

Student Actions 

Teacher Actions 

• Students will compose research papers with autonomy.

• Teachers remind the students about how to write a research paper.

• Teachers provide opportunities for students to write research papers within a short timeframe.

• Teachers provide opportunities for students to write research papers within an extended timeframe.

• Teachers monitor and provide opportunities for students to receive feedback on their research projects.

Supporting Resources 

Teacher Insights

• Scaffolding Method for Research Paper (website)
• Extended or Short Research Using Lyrics (website)

• Student autonomy will be varied based upon each student’s progress.

• Autonomy does not mean a lack of teacher oversight. Students compose research papers that are achievable within prescribed time limits.

• Time limits are subject to individual class structure but should be consistent. For instance, length and required amount of sourcing will affect time limits.

• Research papers would qualify as a longer time frame, but students need smaller research situations as well.

• The writing of research over extended periods of time, that includes writing within shorter time frames, can be students compiling an annotated bibliography for each source and then composing a research paper.

• State testing may also require a (timed) written portion. 

Due to recursive nature of the standards, it is essential that teachers are aware of how all objectives within and between strands work together for optimal instruction.