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Formulating Research Inquiries and Inquiry Plans
9th Grade · Ela · Open Global English
5 lessons
Goal
Design, scope, and adapt focused research questions and multi-step inquiry plans for short and sustained investigations.
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Brainstorming to Develop a Research Focus and Formulate Questions
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Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Ela · Open Global English
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5 lessons
Formulating Research Inquiries and Inquiry Plans
Design, scope, and adapt focused research questions and multi-step inquiry plans for short and sustained investigations.
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5 lessons
Advanced Search and Source Gathering Strategies
Execute sophisticated search queries across academic databases, digital repositories, and specialized print collections.
3
4 lessons
Evaluating Source Credibility, Accuracy, and Bias
Critically analyze sources for expertise, factual accuracy, institutional bias, and ideological omission.
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4 lessons
Synthesizing Findings Into Coherent Arguments
Combine diverse, complementary, and conflicting evidence from multiple sources into a nuanced, original line of inquiry.
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6 lessons
Ethical Integration and Standard Academic Citation
Integrate quoted, paraphrased, and summarized evidence seamlessly while strictly adhering to MLA and APA citation guidelines.