D. Research

The high school graduate can:

D1. Define and narrow a problem or research topic.

(Associated Workplace Tasks: #4 and 6)

D2. Gather relevant information from a variety of print and electronic sources, as well as from direct observation, interviews and surveys.

(Associated Workplace Tasks: #3, 4, 5 and 6)
(Associated Postsecondary Assignment: #4)

D3. Make distinctions about the credibility, reliability, consistency, strengths and limitations of resources, including information gathered from Web sites.

(Associated Workplace Task: #5)

D4. Report findings within prescribed time and/or length requirements, as appropriate.

(Associated Workplace Tasks: #4, 5 and 6)

D5. Write an extended research essay (approximately six to 10 pages), building on primary and secondary sources, that:

• marshals evidence in support of a clear thesis statement and related claims;
• paraphrases and summarizes with accuracy and fidelity the range of arguments and evidence supporting or refuting the thesis, as appropriate; and
• cites sources correctly and documents quotations, paraphrases and other information using a standard format.

(Associated Workplace Task: #4)