Foundations of Inquiry · Research and Inquiry

Synthesizing Findings

Combining information from diverse sources to create a cohesive presentation or report.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we resolve conflicting information found in two different sources?
  2. 2What is the most effective way to organize research notes to avoid plagiarism?
  3. 3How does a researcher contribute their own voice to a synthesis of existing information?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.7CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.9
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Foundations of Inquiry
Period: Research and Inquiry

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