📖

Research Drafting Day Two: Citing Sources Effectively

Research Project: Drafting and Creating

Day 128of 180
Week 26of 36
30Minutes
← Day 127Day 128 of 180Day 129
🖨️ Download Worksheet (PDF)

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to properly cite sources in a research project

2

Practice integrating source information with personal writing

3

Understand the importance of giving credit to original authors

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

Proverbs 10:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of carefully choosing and attributing words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Research notes
  • Computer or writing materials
  • Citation guide
  • Colored pencils or highlighters

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review previous day's research drafting. Discuss the importance of giving credit to original authors as a way of showing respect and honesty.

💭 Review Question: Why is it important to cite our sources in research?
2Teaching (10 min)

Teach students about different citation styles and how to create proper source references. Explain the difference between direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • What makes a good citation
  • How to avoid plagiarism
  • Different types of sources (books, websites, articles)
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How would you feel if someone used your ideas without giving you credit?
  • What does it mean to be honest in your research?
3Activity: Citation Creation Station (10 min)
hands-on

Students will practice creating citations for their research sources and integrate them into their draft.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Review sources in current research project
  2. Create proper citations for each source
  3. Integrate citations into draft document
  4. Highlight or mark where sources are used
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use a citation template or guide

Challenge: Create citations in multiple formats (MLA, APA)

4Closing (5 min)

Review what was learned about citing sources and the importance of academic integrity.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about citations today?
  • How can proper citations show respect to other writers?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be honest and give credit to others, just as you teach us to be truthful in all our actions.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will add multimedia elements to our research projects

Colossians 3:17

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Citation Verse Challenge - Write out the verse using proper citation format

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students are learning the critical skill of proper source attribution

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss academic honesty at home
  • Help review sources and citations
  • Encourage careful note-taking
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding the difference between quoting, paraphrasing, and plagiarism

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Accurate citations and understanding of source usage

Extension Activities

  • Create a personal citation guide
  • Research famous cases of academic plagiarism
  • Design a citation tracking spreadsheet

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

Continue to Day 129Back to Language Arts