SSRM.SS.5.H

Develop a bibliography with ideas and information attributed to source materials and authors using accepted social science formats such as Modern Language Association Style Manual (MLA) and Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) to document sources and format written materials.

Social Studies Research Methods · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
bibliographyideasinformationsource materialsauthorssocial science formatsModern Language Association Style Manual (MLA)Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)document sourceswritten materials
Skills
  • develop (a bibliography) #dok2
  • attribute (ideas and information to source materials and authors) #dok3
  • document (sources using accepted social science formats) #dok2
  • format (written materials according to MLA or CMS style) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the required components of a bibliography. #dok1
  • I can organize sources and author information for use in a bibliography. #dok1
  • I can develop a bibliography that attributes ideas and information to sources and authors. #dok2
  • I can document sources using MLA and CMS social science formats. #dok2
  • I can format written materials according to accepted social science bibliographic styles such as MLA and CMS. #dok2
  • I can attribute ideas and information to the correct source material and author when developing a bibliography. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Properly attributing ideas and information through bibliographies ensures academic honesty and strengthens research credibility.
  • Using standardized formats like MLA and CMS for bibliographies helps organize written work and facilitates the verification of sources.
Essential Questions
  • Why is it important to attribute ideas and information to source materials and authors in social science research?
  • What are the key features of accepted social science bibliography formats, such as MLA and CMS?
  • How does developing a proper bibliography contribute to the credibility of research?
  • What steps must be taken to accurately document and format sources in a bibliography?
  • How can using standardized bibliographic formats help readers evaluate and verify research sources?