Conducting Research: Student Guide

The tools in this guide will help you to earn ratings for all of the skills in the competency ELA.7 Conducting Research. Read through the skills and indicators on the continuum for ELA.7 Conducting Research so you understand how you will be rated for this task. What level will you be trying to earn?

Click the "ELA.7 Conducting Research" tab below to see the continuum you will be working with!

ELA Competencies and Continua 2018-2019

Good research begins with good questions. Good research also involves using credible sources and applying reading strategies to help you quickly find what you need, and to leave behind what you don’t. You can follow these steps to get started!

  1. Brainstorm Questions
  2. Conduct Searches
  3. Select Credible, Relevant Sources
  4. Read and Analyze Information