Virginia SOL 6.R.1

What students need to be able to do

• Formulate appropriately narrow research questions and refocus the inquiry when necessary.
• Collect information from multiple sources using effective search terms.
• Organize and synthesize information from multiple sources, evaluating relevance, usefulness, validity, and credibility.
• Develop notes that include important concepts and summaries, quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing research findings.
• Avoid plagiarism by using own words and following ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
• Organize and share findings in formal and informal oral or written formats.
• Give credit for information quoted or paraphrased using standard citations.
• Demonstrate ethical and responsible use of all sources, including the Internet, AI, and new technologies.