Texas College and Career Readiness Program
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Teacher Research Resources

re∙search \ ri-‘sərch \ n  : the collecting of information about a particular subject

The CCRS team has identified several high quality web-based resources that can be used by teachers in a variety of instructional settings.  The team has also developed sample instructional strategies to accompany each web resource.  Over time, the CCRS project hopes to add additional materials in this instructional area.  Please check back often.

 

The table below identifies web-based resources that are useful for teaching various aspects of writing.  A sample instructional strategy for each web resource is also included.  This sample strategy can be a helpful guide for how to incorporate the web resource into classroom instruction.

Resource Resource Description Listening Skills Supported Sample Instructional Strategy CCRS Addressed TEKS Addressed
Citation Machine Documentation tool for accurate in-text and citation lists.  Provides the correct tool for proper formatting of source materials. Gather relevant sources; Design and present an effective product. Students will learn how to identify the type of source, the parts required to create a citation and the accurate formatting according to a specific style manual.  [download] Research C.1, C.2  
Research Guide for Students Site offers extensive guide to conducting research in a variety of formats and levels of study. Formulate topic and questions; Select information from a variety of
Sources; Produce and design a document.		 A portfolio containing various research components to assist students through the research process in an organized systematic manner to reach a variety of learning styles.  [download] Research A.1 - A.3
B.1 - B.4
C.1 - C.2		  
Diana Hacker’s Research and Documentation website Documentation and style information for formatting and citing research materials; points to all the components of a well-written research paper.  Companion site to Research and Documentation in the Electronic Age text. Explore a research topic; Evaluate the validity and reliability of
Sources; Use source material ethically; Design and present an effective product; Use source material ethically.		 Using the student’s revised draft, students will consult the sample paper to ensure correct formatting of their own final copy before publication.  [download] Research C.1, C.2  
Study Guides and Strategies website Multilingual resources for writing, researching, and a variety of other learning objectives; interactive worksheets, flashcards, etc. All research skills. A portfolio containing various research components to assist students through the research process in an organized systematic manner to reach a variety of learning styles.  [download] Research A.1 - A.3
B.1 - B.4
C.1 - C.2		  
Rhode Island Schools’ “So You Have to do a Research Project?” website Grant-sponsored site for conducting research projects with multiple links to other supporting sites.  Site is divided into the various components required of completing a research paper with links in support of specific parts of the process. All research skills. Electronic communication between teacher and student(s) resulting in student understanding and articulation of the research process.  [download] Research A.1 - A.3  
WTAMU Cornette Library’s “Research: Getting Started” website Guide to research and writing for college students.  Guide is specifically focused on the types of research and writing done by university-level students. Most research skills. Read, summarize, create example, and present information to class.  [download] Research A.1 - A.3  

 

The College and Career Readiness Standards have been developed by educators from both K-12 and higher education.  The standards cover the four core content areas of English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.  A fifth set of standards called cross-disciplinary standards has also been developed since many core student skills must be successfully applied across disciplines as well as within them.

Research Readiness Standards

  1. Formulate topic and questions.
    1. Formulate research questions.
    2. Explore a research topic.
    3. Refine research topic and devise a timeline for completing work.
  2. Select information from a variety of sources.
    1. Gather relevant sources.
    2. Evaluate the validity and reliability of sources.
    3. Synthesize and organize information effectively.
  3. Produce and design a document.
    1. Design and present an effective product.
    2. Use source material ethically.

    4. Download

Acrobat PDF ELA Standards

Acrobat PDFCross-Disciplinary Standards

Acrobat PDFAll Standards

 

Materials for this page are currently under development!

Materials for this page are currently under development!