The Research Paper Survival Guide: Cite, Synthesize & Succeed | Grades 9-10 | Common Core-Aligned Research Paper Practice

A pile of sources needs a plan. This guide breaks source work into four skills (judging a source, citing it in MLA, combining two sources, and paraphrasing) and has students practice each one on short examples. Students work through the four parts in order, since each builds toward writing a research paper.

Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS): W.9-10.8 (judging sources, citing in MLA, combining two sources, and paraphrasing without plagiarizing). Also supports W.9-10.2 (informative writing), in part, because Part 3 asks for one synthesis paragraph and no problem asks for a full informative text.

Inside you'll find:

✓ Student practice exercises

✓ Self-check reference card

✓ Progress tracker

✓ Parent answer key

✓ Standards alignment chart

✓ Parent guide

✓ "Now What?" next-step guide

Perfect for:

Families, homeschoolers, and educators who want focused, independent research skills practice for grades 9-10 that is ready to print and use.

Print it or use it on screen. The parent guide and answer key show what to look for.

A digital, self-paced product. No live instruction or support is included.

Created by Antionette Manokey, M.Ed., a dual-certified Elementary Education and ELA 6-12 educator with a PSC Gifted Endorsement, with AI-assisted drafting and research.

Aligned to Common Core State Standards. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any state department of education.

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