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English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 11-12

Strand - Writing in the Content Areas

Cluster - Research to Build and Present Knowledge

[WCA.11-12.7] - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Resources:


  • Source
    Text used largely for informational purposes, as in research.
  • Synthesis (Synthesize)
    Combination of information or other elements from different sources into a unified work with original structure and substance. In contrast to summary, synthesis is an advanced technique that both reflects understanding of the source texts and adds new insight to them.

Predecessor Standards:

  • WCA.9-10.7
    Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Successor Standards:

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Same Level Standards:

  • HS.LS.2.7
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