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Research Resources

8th Grade

Alabama Course of Study Standards: 26

Quote, paraphrase, summarize, and present findings, following a recognized citation style and avoiding plagiarism to demonstrate responsible and ethical research practices.
Examples: MLA, APA

Arkansas Academic Standards: W.8.7

Conduct short or more sustained research projects to answer a question, including a self-generated question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 8.W.7

Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.8.7

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE8W7

North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.8.5

Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 8W6

Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, drawing on multiple sources, refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. Generate additional related questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

Tennessee Academic Standards: 8.W.RBPK.7

Conduct research to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on multiple sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

Wisconsin Academic Standards: W.8.7

Conduct short inquiry projects to answer a question (including self-generated questions), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

Alabama Course of Study Standards: 27

Synthesize and present information during the research process to answer follow-up questions and participate in both informal and formal discussions about research findings with grade-appropriate command of language.

Arkansas Academic Standards: W.8.8

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively.
  • Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source.
  • Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.
  • Follow a standard format for citation.

Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 8.W.8

Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.8.8

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE8W8

North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.8.6

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks: W.8.8

When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 8W7

Gather relevant information from multiple sources; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others; avoid plagiarism and follow a standard format for citation.

Tennessee Academic Standards: 8.W.RBPK.8

Use search terms effectively; integrate relevant and credible information from print and digital sources; quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Wisconsin Academic Standards: W.8.8

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources using search terms effectively, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.8.v

Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.8.w

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

8th Grade Writing - Research Resources Lesson
 








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