This lesson plan outlines activities over four days to teach students research skills and writing a research paper. On the first day, students learn about credible sources and citation, and practice reading comprehension techniques like quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing. The second day reviews these concepts and has students practice the skills. On the third day, more articles are read as students continue practicing comprehension techniques and Cornell note taking. The fourth day reviews outlining and includes more independent practice of skills like quoting and summarizing sources.

1. Research Paper Lesson Plan
Day Activity
Monday What is a reliable source?
-Lancet vs. Baby Talk
Discuss credibility of sources
Pulling research from
-UW-Madison
-UW-Milwaukee
-MPS student sites
Citation Machine
-APA
-MLA
Reading
Comprehension activities
-Re-reading
-looking up unfamiliar words
Quote, Summarize, Paraphrase
-read
-practice
Tuesday Review terms we learned
Review vocabulary
Review comprehension activities
Practice-
Quote
Paraphrase
Summarize
Reading
Cornell notes
Wednesday Review terms and vocabulary
Read articles
Practice Cornell notes
Practice
Quoting
Paraphrase
Summarize
Reading
Thursday Review terms and vocabulary
Read articles
Practice Cornell notes
Practice
Quoting
Paraphrase
Summarize
Review Outline structure
Model handout