Crash Course in Research Using MLA
This crash course on performing research using MLA format teaches high school students, through a combination of instruction and hands-on practice, the skills needed to conduct their research ethically and accurately.
Christin Martin, M.S. - Certified Educator
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have the option to share their assignments with me for feedback. It's not required—only if they want to.Assignments
There are various assignments within the course. All assignments are completely optional for the student, based upon the parent's requirements. The assignments are provided to ensure a more comprehensive and engaging experience.Letter Grade
Grades will be offered upon request. Parents should request this at the beginning of the course so that assignments will be graded appropriately to their specifications (like if the student is using this for homeschool credit).Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this course, high school students will learn the essential skills for conducting research, organizing their findings, and presenting their work in MLA format. The course will cover using Google Scholar, organizing research materials, MLA formatting, and properly using parenthetical citations to avoid plagiarism. Each week includes a mix of video lecture instruction, hands-on practice, and interactive activities to reinforce learning. There are also templates provided to assist students with proper formatting, as well as handouts that are available for download.
Learning Goals
Develop proficiency in using Google Scholar to locate and evaluate credible academic sources.Learn to effectively use digital tools for saving and organizing research materials.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Research and Google Scholar
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. Lesson 2:
Strategies for Organizing Research
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. Lesson 3:
MLA Formatting
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. Lesson 4:
Avoiding Plagiarism
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. Other Details
Supply List
Students need to have access to Microsoft Word or another word-processing program (Pages, Google Docs, etc.) for this course.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will be using the most current version of the MLA Handbook, which is the 9th edition, published in April 2021.
Joined August, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Central Florida
I have been a teacher for 18 years, mostly teaching English. I also teach English Composition I & II courses at the collegiate level and have a Masters degree in English.Reviews
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Ages: 12-17
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