~Project+TEKS

(22) Research/Research Plan. **Students ask open-ended research questions and develop a plan for answering them**. Students are expected to: (A) **brainstorm**, **consult with others**, **decide upon a topic**, and **formulate open-ended questions to address the major research topic**; and (B) **generate a research plan for gathering relevant information** about the major research question. (23) Research/Gathering Sources. **Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather**. Students are expected to: (A) **follow the research plan to collect data** from a range of print and electronic resources (e.g., reference texts, periodicals, web pages, online sources) and data from experts; (B) differentiate between primary and secondary sources; (C) **record data, utilizing available technology** (e.g., word processors) in order to see the relationships between ideas, and convert graphic/visual data (e.g., charts, diagrams, timelines) into written notes; (D) **identify the source of notes** (e.g., author, title, page number) and record bibliographic information concerning those sources according to a standard format; and (E) differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism and identify the importance of citing valid and reliable sources. (24) Research/Synthesizing Information. Students clarify research questions and evaluate and synthesize collected information. Students are expected to: (A) **refine the major research question**, if necessary, guided by the answers to a secondary set of questions; and (B) **evaluate the relevance and reliability of sources for the research**. (25) Research/Organizing and Presenting Ideas. **Students organize and present their ideas and information** according to the purpose of the research and their audience. Students are expected to synthesize the research into a written or an oral presentation that: (A) **compiles important information from multiple sources**; (B) develops a topic sentence, summarizes findings, and uses evidence to support conclusions; (C) **presents the findings in a consistent fo**rmat; and (D) uses quotations to support ideas and an appropriate form of documentation to acknowledge sources (e.g., bibliography, works cited).