Informative Writing: Research Foundations
Understand the importance of giving credit to authors in research
Learn basic citation principles
Recognize what constitutes plagiarism
Practice ethical research practices
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
— Proverbs 11:3 (WEB)Demonstrates the biblical value of honesty in research and giving proper credit
Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of research integrity through a storytelling approach about giving proper credit
Explain citation basics: why we cite sources, what information to include, and the difference between borrowing ideas and stealing them
Students practice creating basic citations for different types of sources
Simpler: Use pre-made citation templates
Challenge: Create citations for multiple source types independently
Review key points about research integrity and citation
Dear God, help us to be honest in our research and to always give credit where it is due. Guide us to use our minds and words with integrity. Amen.
Coming up: Next week, we'll practice putting our citation skills into a research project!
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
— Proverbs 11:3 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Citation Integrity Circle: Students pass a ball and each share one way to show research integrity
Students are learning the foundational skills of ethical research and proper source attribution
Understanding the difference between paraphrasing and direct quotation
Ability to recognize when to cite a source and basic citation skills