SSRM.SS.2.C
Collect information from a variety of sources (primary, secondary, written, and oral) using techniques such as questionnaires, interviews, and library research.
Social Studies Research Methods · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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informationsourcesprimary sourcessecondary sourceswritten sourcesoral sourcestechniquesquestionnairesinterviewslibrary research
Skills
- collect (information from various sources) #dok2
- differentiate (between primary, secondary, written, and oral sources) #dok2
- apply (techniques such as questionnaires, interviews, and library research) #dok3
- analyze (the usefulness and reliability of different sources of information) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of sources including primary, secondary, written, and oral. #dok1
- I can collect information from diverse sources for my research. #dok2
- I can use techniques such as questionnaires, interviews, and library research to gather data. #dok2
- I can apply appropriate data collection techniques based on the research question and available sources. #dok3
- I can analyze and select the most reliable sources of information for social studies research. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective research in social studies requires gathering information from a variety of credible sources.
- Using diverse data collection techniques enhances the quality and depth of research findings.
Essential Questions
- What distinguishes primary sources from secondary sources?
- Why is it important to collect information from a variety of sources?
- How can different techniques—such as questionnaires, interviews, and library research—be used to gather information?
- What strategies can help ensure the sources and information collected for research are reliable?
- How does using written and oral sources improve the quality of social studies research?