TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.18.b.23

(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.