Research & Source Evaluation
Summarise and organise material from reading and research — gathering relevant information from multiple sources, assessing credibility, integrating evidence without plagiarising, and supporting ideas with factual detail
Suggested ages 11–14
Evidence of understanding
- Take notes from multiple sources on a topic and organise them under logical headings
- Paraphrase information from a source accurately without copying word-for-word
- Assess whether a source is credible and relevant before including it in research writing
Assessment prompt
If Research & Source Evaluation is preparing for a school project, can they gather notes from several sources and organise them into a logical order before they start writing?
Standards alignment
W.6.7
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 6
W.6.8
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 6
W.7.7
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 7
W.7.8
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 7
W.8.7
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 8
W.8.8
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 8
Summarise and organise material
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3