Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Guidelines for Writing Hydrologic Reports [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A very informative site, which is provided for by the U.S. Geological Survey, on how to write hydrologicic reports.
Handout
Rice University

Rice University: Writing Research Papers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site presents information about the necessary parts of a scientific research report. It also contains a sample abstract and introduction.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Writing a Research Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides many links to information on writing research papers.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Writing a Research Paper

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides many links to information on writing research papers.
Activity
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The Wacky "I Will Not" Chalkboard

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
Students can use this writing idea from the book Wacky We-Search Reports by Barry Lane to demonstrate understanding in any content area. Students use the idea of writing "I will not " sentences to show their knowledge of various...
Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Apa Documentation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides information on the APA (American Psychological Association) documentation style. The information can be downloaded in PDF format. It refers to several handouts dealing with parenthetical references, reference lists,...
Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Writing a Research Report

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn how to write research papers. Includes an eight-step writing handout, information on quoting and paraphrasing, and tips for writing annotated bibliographies. Click on the side links to access some of these resources.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: English Mentor: How to Write a Career Research Paper

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This structural design will guide learners in writing a career research paper from start to finish. They will gather information; cite sources MLA style; develop a thesis statement, outline, and paragraphs; and create a research paper...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: I Learned It Online

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Preparing the new generations for college and career readiness absolutely requires us to ensure our children are competent and comfortable in the use of a variety of digital tools. Students will be learning about a topic online and...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Hero by Any Other Name. . .

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In conjunction with a study of literary or national heroes or in recognition of 9/11 week, students select a hero from among their family and friends, gather information about him/her, and prepare a multimedia presentation of their...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Iste Nets: Birthstone Project With a Multimedia Twist

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This interdisciplinary project on birthstones, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), focuses on research skills, writing skills, and the ability to put together an electronic presentation.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Life After High School

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Life After High School is a career research assignment that gives students an opportunity to plan their career path after high school. Even if students deviate from their plan, they need to have a tentative idea that allows them to set...