Research

Virginia SOL 5.R.1

Conduct research to build knowledge and solve problems.

What students need to be able to do

  • Formulate questions that help narrow the topic and revise questions as needed based on research.
  • Identify search terms to locate information and gather relevant information from various print and digital sources to address the research.
  • Organize and synthesize information from the print and digital resources, evaluating their relevance, reliability, and credibility.
  • Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources.
  • Organize and share information orally, in writing, or through visual display.
  • Avoid plagiarism and give proper credit by providing citations whenever using another person's media, facts, ideas, graphics, music, and direct quotations.