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Grade 12, College Preparation
A4. Communicating and Reflecting
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
you have gathered?” “If two information sources contradict each other, how might you determine which is more reliable?” “What values are embedded in these sources?” “Whose voices are represented and whose are absent?” “Whose interests are advanced if you believe the main message of this source?” “What is your own personal connection to the research, and how does this affect your interpretation of the information gathered?”
A3.2 record and organize information and key ideas using a variety of formats (e.g., notes, graphic organizers, summaries, audio/digital records)
A3.3 analyse and interpret research information (e.g., compare information gathered from surveys and interviews; determine whether similar information is found in different sources)
A3.4 demonstrate academic honesty by docu­ menting the sources of all information generated through research
A3.5 synthesize findings and formulate conclusions (e.g., determine whether their results support or contradict their hypothesis; weigh and connect information to determine the answer to their research questions)
Throughout this course, students will:
A4.1 use an appropriate format (e.g., oral presenta­ tion, written research report, poster, multimedia presentation, web page) to communicate the results of their research and inquiry effectively for a specific purpose and audience
A4.2 correctly use terms relating to the study of school-age children and adolescents (e.g., puberty, identity, formal operations, problem-based approach)
A4.3 clearly communicate the results of their inquiries (e.g., write clearly, organize ideas logically, use language conventions properly), and follow APA conventions for acknowledging sources (e.g., generate a reference list in APA style, use in-text author-date citations)
A4.4 demonstrate an understanding of the general research process by reflecting on and evaluating their own research, inquiry, and communication skills
Teacher prompts: “How might the research methods you used have affected the results you obtained?” “What steps might you take to enhance your research/inquiry skills?”
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