Virginia SOL 9.R.1

What students need to be able to do

• Formulate and revise questions about a research topic, broadening or narrowing the inquiry as necessary.
• Gather and organize information from various sources, including internet resources and electronic databases.
• Analyze and evaluate primary and secondary sources for credibility, reliability, accuracy, and usefulness.
• Identify main and supporting ideas, points of view, conflicting information, and misconceptions or biases in sources.
• Synthesize multiple streams of information to support claims and introduce counterclaims.
• Create research products aligned with the demands of the reading and writing standards.
• Cite sources for quoted and paraphrased ideas using a standard method of documentation, such as MLA or APA.
• Define plagiarism's meaning and legal consequences and follow ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
• Demonstrate ethical and responsible use of all sources, including the Internet, AI, and new technologies.