Research+Skills

=**California English-Language Arts Standards**=

Research and Technology
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/engmain.asp

1.5 Quote or paraphrase information sources, citing them appropriately. 1.6 Locate information in reference texts by using organizational features (e.g., prefaces, appendixes). 1.7 Use various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, card catalog, encyclopedia, online information) as an aid to writing. 1.8 Understand the organization of almanacs, newspapers, and periodicals and how to use those print materials. 1.9 Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and familiarity with computer terminology (e.g., cursor, software, memory, disk drive, hard drive).
 * Grade 4 Research and Technology**

1.3 Use organizational features of printed text (e.g., citations, end notes, bibliographic references) to locate relevant information. 1.4 Create simple documents by using electronic media and employing organizational features (e.g., passwords, entry and pull-down menus, word searches, a thesaurus, spell checks). 1.5 Use a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices and meanings.
 * Grade 5 Research and Technology**

Evaluation and Revision 1.6 Edit and revise manuscripts to improve the meaning and focus of writing by adding, deleting, consolidating, clarifying, and rearranging words and sentences.

1.4 Use organizational features of electronic text (e.g., bulletin boards, databases, keyword searches, e-mail addresses) to locate information. 1.5 Compose documents with appropriate formatting by using word-processing skills and principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing, columns, page orientation).
 * Grade 6 Research and Technology**

1.4 Identify topics; ask and evaluate questions; and develop ideas leading to inquiry, investigation, and research. 1.5 Give credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography by using a consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for citations. 1.6 Create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing programs; develop simple databases and spreadsheets to manage information and prepare reports.
 * Grade 7 Research and Technology**

1.4 Plan and conduct multiple-step information searches by using computer networks and modems. 1.5 Achieve an effective balance between researched information and original ideas.
 * Grade 8 Research and Technology**

Evaluation and Revision 1.6 Revise writing for word choice; appropriate organization; consistent point of view; and transitions between paragraphs, passages, and ideas.

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