R&D+in+Short

What do we know about our Social Studies Curriculum?
For a Skills-based research Model, Grade 9 Language Arts benchmarks are:

IV. Research Standard IV Research Use the skills and strategies of the research process: Gather, Analyze & Interpret, Respond > [ 18] > [ 11]
 * 1. Distinguish the difference between paraphrasing, direct quotations, indirect quotations, and plagiarizing and display the ability to integrate quotations in a grammatically correct manner
 * 2. Use standard format and methodology for documenting reference sources (e.g., credit quotes and paraphrased ideas; use MLA citation style; include a bibliography of reference material)
 * 3. Use appropriate research methodology (e.g., formulate questions and refine topics; develop a plan for research; organize what is known about a topic; use appropriate research methods; collect information to narrow and develop a topic and support a thesis) [ 19]


 * According to Atlas Maps, the following**