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Lesson 5: How can I cite where I found information using a standard format?

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teaches Common Core State Standards W.11-12.8 http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/11-12/8
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Lesson 5: How can I cite where I found information using a standard format?

About this lesson

This lesson explains how to cite research sources, through in-text citations and a reference list. It references items and research topics from the 12-grade cornerstone project, When should people fight for change? 

Prepare in Advance:

Ensure that technology is in place for individual research. Students should have access to their research sources (books, articles, websites, etc.). Both the teacher and students will also need a DCPL library card number to login to databases.

If a student does not have a library card, he/she can apply here.

DC Content Power Standards:

  • 12.DC.10.2: Describe disturbances resulting from racial tensions.
  • 12.DC.10.3: Explain how African American leaders resisted discrimination.

C3 Framework Indicators and Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies:

  • D2.His.1.9-12: Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts. 
  • D2.His.14.9-12: Analyze multiple and complex causes and effects in the past.