The Research Process - ELA Camp
This four day camp will teach learners how to research a topic, evaluate sources, how to paraphrase, explain plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Ms. Tracey, BA, PG Dip (Hum)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(242)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
Create a mindmapClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
This is a live class which meets 4 times over one week. This is an English Language Arts class aimed at 6th grade and above. This class focuses on research methods. Research is a transferable skill which fosters critical thinking, enables you to locate appropriate information and evaluate it for quality and relevance. Learners will benefit from learning how to paraphrase their source material as well as being careful to avoid plagiarism. This class will use presentations and written exercises, learners will need pen and paper to complete these exercises (no printing required). Day 1 - The Research Process - pre-search checklist, steps and suggestions for researching a paper, note taking techniques. Homework : creating a mind map Day 2 - Evaluating Sources - how to evaluate sources they find on the internet for reliability and accuracy, evaluation techniques Day 3 - Paraphrasing - how to summarize and paraphrase and why it’s an important skill Day 4 - Plagiarism - understanding the five types of plagiarism, parody and fair use. Kahoot quiz on the final day for assessment.
Learning Goals
- Learning the five types of plagarism
- How to paraphrase
- How to evaluate sources they find on the internet for reliability and accuracy
- How to prepare a pre-research checklist
- Overview of Fair Use
- Note taking techniques : mind mapping and summarizing
- Understanding Parody and Satire
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need a pen and paper for written exercises
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
242reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Northampton
I have a BA (Hons) degree in English and a Teaching Literacy Diploma for Primary and Secondary Schools. I am a qualified English Language teacher with TEFL and am currently studying a Masters Degree in English.Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-10 learners per class
