Crash Course in Research Using MLA

 Learn how to access, search, and evaluate credible sources using Google Scholar, and begin organizing your research materials.

Assignment: 
1) Using the provided Research Simulation Worksheet, use Google Scholar to complete a search for a particular topic. 

 Discover effective methods for organizing research notes, creating a research plan, and managing your time efficiently throughout the research process.

Assignments:
1) Students will provide a screenshot of their fully set up digital notebook in Microsoft OneNote.
2) Using a provided worksheet, students will create a sample research plan. 

 Understand the essentials of MLA formatting, including setting up the first page, using in-text citations, and creating a Works Cited page.

Assignments: 
1) Students will edit a provided file to format a paper to full MLA style.
2) Students will create an in-text and full MLA citation for a source given information. 

 Understand how to summarize and paraphrase sources, and learn other strategies to avoid plagiarism in your academic work.

Assignments: 
1) Using a provided worksheet, students will practice summarizing and paraphrasing.
2) Using a provided worksheet, students will read scenarios to determine if plagiarism occurred.
3) Students will complete a reflection and self-assessment.