Junior English
Expository Research Essay
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Academic Search Premiere - DIRECT LINK CLICK HERE
For this assignment you will:
- Use the Academic Search Premier database to find credible sources that are relevant to your topic.
- Integrate credible sources and research with your own analysis.
- Write in an expository style.
Step 1: Identify & Narrow a Topic!
Step 2: Modify your Keywords to Find Results!
Kansas Standards: Library/Information & Technology
INFORMATION VALUE
12.1.2 - recognize gaps in one's own knowledge
12.1.4 - assess the value of various types of print and electronic information resources including databases, internet sites, e-books, and government resources
12.1.8 - read a variety of materials for educational and personal enjoyment
INFORMATION AS EXPLORATION
12.2.5 - demonstrate motivation by seeking information to answer nonacademic and academic questions and interests; trying a variety of formats and genres; and displaying willingness to go beyond academic requirements
INFORMATION RESEARCH AS INQUIRY
12.3.3 - demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry
12.3.10 - display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges
INFORMATION AUTHORITY
12.4.1 - evaluate and select information based on quality, credibility, accuracy, appropriateness for needs and social and cultural perspective
12.4.4 - recognize and understand own personal biases and cultural context in relation to finding, gathering and processing information
12.4.9 - give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation
12.4.10 - differentiate various types of authority (e.g., academic expertise; social or political office or title; or special experience such as participation in an historical event)
INFORMATION FORMAT
12.5.8 - use information and computer technology ethically and responsibly
12.5.9 - actively foster a positive digital identity and reputation
INFORMATION AS CONVERSATION
12.6.1 - construct appropriate bibliographic citations including in-text citations for research papers
12.6.9 - identify and evaluate more than one published perspective on an issue
INFORMATION VALUE
12.1.2 - recognize gaps in one's own knowledge
12.1.4 - assess the value of various types of print and electronic information resources including databases, internet sites, e-books, and government resources
12.1.8 - read a variety of materials for educational and personal enjoyment
INFORMATION AS EXPLORATION
12.2.5 - demonstrate motivation by seeking information to answer nonacademic and academic questions and interests; trying a variety of formats and genres; and displaying willingness to go beyond academic requirements
INFORMATION RESEARCH AS INQUIRY
12.3.3 - demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry
12.3.10 - display emotional resilience by persisting in information searching despite challenges
INFORMATION AUTHORITY
12.4.1 - evaluate and select information based on quality, credibility, accuracy, appropriateness for needs and social and cultural perspective
12.4.4 - recognize and understand own personal biases and cultural context in relation to finding, gathering and processing information
12.4.9 - give credit to original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation
12.4.10 - differentiate various types of authority (e.g., academic expertise; social or political office or title; or special experience such as participation in an historical event)
INFORMATION FORMAT
12.5.8 - use information and computer technology ethically and responsibly
12.5.9 - actively foster a positive digital identity and reputation
INFORMATION AS CONVERSATION
12.6.1 - construct appropriate bibliographic citations including in-text citations for research papers
12.6.9 - identify and evaluate more than one published perspective on an issue