Constructing+a+Research+Paper

Kristin Labby, 2012

Middle school classroom.

Walking students through the story of a research publication:

Step 1. In a previous class, share one of your research posters with the students. Keep it broad brush, big picture.

Step 2. Explain how scientists use journals to share their research results. On index cards, summarize the publication. Ex. [|GK12HBondingIndexCards.pdf] As you lay down each card, have students ask questions. Use the cards to generate discussion.

Step 3. Students summarize in 2-3 sentences the main point of the publication. This is a way to check their understanding. The .pdf above has the student responses for Kristin's class.