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Unit One: Information & Research ELA 7 Objective/ Learning Target Conduct research. Gather relevant sources both print & digital. Quote & paraphrase data while avoiding plagiarism. Assess the credibility of each source. This unit will encourage students to think critically about the information...

Unit One: Information & Research ELA 7 Objective/ Learning Target Conduct research. Gather relevant sources both print & digital. Quote & paraphrase data while avoiding plagiarism. Assess the credibility of each source. This unit will encourage students to think critically about the information they receive from the media everyday. Media Definition: the methods of communication intended to reach a wide audience of people. Two Major Groups: Print Media: usually printed with paper & ink. (permanent & unchanging) Digital Media: requires electricity to broadcast information. (constantly updating/ interactive.) Other Important Terms Mass Media Media (print or electronic) created to reach large numbers of people. News Media Media (print or electronic) that focuses on delivering news via tv, radio, internet, etc Social Media Electronic media that allow for people to interact with the content and each other. What is the purpose of media? 1. To inform 2. To persuade 3. To entertain Most media messages have clear central ideas & is intended to reach people. INFORMATION & RESEARCH: RESEARCH GUIDE We frequently turn to media sources for information therefore it is important to understand how to research properly. You will be conducting your own research on a topic of your choice in the near future. This will be your summative grade. RESEARCH PLAN Write these steps in your notebook Step One: Review the assignment- Make sure you understand all elements of the task before you begin. RESEARCH PLAN Write these steps in your notebook Step Two: Choose a topic and central ideayou will be allowed to choose your own topic therefore you should choose one that interests you. Make sure there is a sufficient amount of information. RESEARCH PLAN Write these steps in your notebook Step Three: Develop research questions about the topic. For example, gardening is a topic that interests me, however it is too broad. After viewing information online, I decided to focus on why gardening is a great way to reduce stress for young people. BRAINSTORM Let’s focus on step 3: your research questions should lead you to basic information about the topic. Avoid “yes” and “no” questions. What are some questions about gardening that we may want to ask? MEDIA SOURCES WRITE THREE SENTENCES IN YOUR NOTEBOOK. EXPLAIN IN DETAIL. What kind of media sources can I use to find more information about gardening? RESEARCH PLAN Write these steps in your notebook Step Four: Identify the types of sources you will need to answer your research question. You are not looking for specific titles yet, but you are thinking about the types of media sources that would be helpful. Ex: books about gardening, websites, an interview with your audience, websites, brochures, and more. RESEARCH PLAN 10/5/2023 Write these steps in your notebook Step Five: Search for sources! This is where you will go online to any search engine and look for sources. ALWAYS look for multiple sources so you have a variety of information. Do not stop at the first source you find. RESEARCH PLAN 10/5/2023 Write these steps in your notebook Step six: Assess the credibility of each source. How do you know this is a trustworthy source? Make sure your sources are accurate! RESEARCH PLAN 10/8/2023 Write these steps in your notebook Warm up: Grab notebooks from cabinet and write the next steps in your notebooks. Step Seven: Gather and organize relevant information from each source. Step Eight: Cite all sources you used in the final assignment. Write steps 7 & 8 in your own words. What do these steps mean? RESEARCH PLAN 10/8/2023 Write these steps in your notebook Step Seven: Gather and organize relevant information from each source. Once you have chosen your sources after researching carefully, you will decide what information you can use or pull from the sources you have found. The whole source may not be useful; only some information will stand out. RESEARCH PLAN 10/8/2023 Write these steps in your notebook Step Eight: Cite all sources you used in the final assignment. This is where you will list all the sources you are using for your research topic. You will need to list the following: title of the source, author, date, publication year. FEATURE ARTICLE 10/11/2023 What are the text structures for your feature article? There are different ways to organize the text for your feature article. The text structure will depend on the kind of topic you choose to focus on. Let’s view the seven text structures! OCTOBER 17, 23 WHAT ARE WE LEARNING TODAY? How can we determine if a source is reliable? How can we avoid plagiarism? HOW ARE WE LEARNING THIS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1k8rcYUmbQ&t=1s In your notebooks, write down the definition of “reliable” from the video. HOW CAN YOU FIND TRUSTWORTHY SOURCES? Library Interviews or surveys Online databases for magazines and newspapers Credible Internet Sites: sites ending in .edu, & .gov are some of the most reliable for finding accurate information. Note: Sites ending in .com and .org may be reliable, but you must be cautious. Anyone can create a .com website and .org websites are usually biased.