I can find and evaluate credible sources and gather relevant evidence to propose a solution to a complex problem. Unit 3: Research Solutions Lessons 2 & 3 Finding Sources and Gathering relevant evidence

Agenda Bell Ringer – MUG Shot Sentences Overview of Library Resources for Research Computer Time Search for sources about solutions to your problem

Library Resources PLD Homepage > Library > Research > Research Main > GALE Opposing Views PLD Homepage > Library > Research > Research Main > KYVL > K12 Students > High School > EXPLORA If you do a Google Search, you must determine that it is a CREDIBLE SOURCE Is it written by an EXPERT? Was it published in the last 5-10 years? Is the source RELIABLE? Is there any BIAS? Does it cite sources and/or expert testimony?

Advanced Day 2 AND 3 Computer Time Search for 3 CREDIBLE sources about solutions to your problem Complete a notes sheet for EACH article you find Be sure to write out any important facts, statistics, quotes, or expert testimony that you want to use for propose your solution. Write in-text citations in your notes so that you remember that it is from this source. You will use these NEXT WEEK to write your paper, so they must be finished by the end of the 2nd computer day!

General Poverty Gun Violence Drugs – Heroine During this unit, you will be choosing ONE of three problems to solve. Poverty Gun Violence Drugs – Heroine You will be looking for ONE article today that proposes a solution to this problem OR gives a specific example of how other cities have worked to reduce or solve the problem or to support people dealing with the problem. Next class, I will give you TWO articles about your chosen topic to help you come up with your OWN solutions. 

GENERAL Day 2: Computer Time Search for ONE CREDIBLE source about solutions to your problem. Complete a notes sheet for the article you find Be sure to write out any important facts, statistics, quotes, or expert testimony that you want to use for propose your solution. Write in-text citations in your notes so that you remember that it is from this source. You will use this and the articles you get next class in order to write an essay next week.

General Day 3: Article breakdown I will pass out articles based on the topic you chose last class. Next, read the both articles and fill out a notes sheet for each article to determine the solution that was used and what information you can use in your own proposal. Be sure to write out any important facts, statistics, quotes, or expert testimony that you want to use for propose your solution. Write in-text citations in your notes so that you remember that it is from this source.