English · Pioneers 11–15 · Year 10
Research and referencing
How do you know what you read is true?
What you will learn
- Form a research question and locate reliable sources
- Evaluate sources for authority, bias, currency and purpose
- Synthesise information from several sources without plagiarism
- Reference sources consistently and present findings
Helpful to know first: Fact vs opinion; Note-taking
Discover
Think first: How do you know what you read is true? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- CRAAP test on 4 sources
- Synthesis grid
- Reference-format practice
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · English
Practise — check a common mix-up
If it's on the first page of search results it's reliable.
Changing a few words means it isn't plagiarism.
Apply / Create — Mini Research Report
Investigate a local question (e.g. is our high street changing?) using at least four evaluated sources, and present a 600-word referenced report.
Evidence type: written report · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Uses one source
- Developing: Two sources, partial referencing
- Secure: Four evaluated sources, synthesised, referenced
- Extending: Weighs conflicting evidence, notes limitations
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC · KS4 Reading: critical reading; Writing
- aligned to Common Core · W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?