Newsela Source Analysis

Megan·

Research Skills

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SubjectResearch Skills

Original Prompt

My students will be picking an article from Newsela to use as a source for their research essay and project. I want a worksheet that students can fill out about their source and how they will use it in their essay. Include a spot to put the title, author, date of article, date accessed, summary of source, how to will support research question, evidence that can be used in essay

This resource is designed to help students analyze and document information from Newsela articles systematically. It focuses on key bibliographic details, summarizing content, and identifying evidence that supports a research question. Students will learn to extract essential facts, evaluate the relevance of the source to their inquiry, and articulate how the information connects to their research topics. The document includes structured prompts for summarizing the article, relating it to the research question, and assessing the credibility of the source. Ultimately, it aims to enhance students’ skills in gathering and utilizing sources effectively in their writing.