Page 313 - Social Sciences Humanities - The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 to 12 - 2013

A3. Processing Information
Throughout this course, students will:
A3.1 assess various aspects of information gath­ ered from primary and secondary sources (e.g., accuracy, relevance, reliability, inherent values and bias, voice)
Teacher prompts: “What criteria can you use to determine potential biases of an author?” “How can you assess sources for reliability?”
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 primary and secondary sources; 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., weigh and connect information to determine the answers to their research questions)
A4. Communicating and Reflecting
Throughout this course, students will:
A4.1 use an appropriate format (e.g., oral presenta­ tion, brochure, flyer, poster, multimedia presentation, web page) to communicate the results of their research and inquiry effectively for a specific purpose and audience
A4.2 use terms relating to anthropology, psychol­ ogy, and sociology correctly (e.g., functionalism, structuralism, feminism, culture, socialization, ethnography, survey, archaeology, temperament, behaviour)
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)
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 did the primary and/or secondary sources you used confirm what you already knew and understood about the topic? How did your sources contradict what you thought was true?” “Some people say that social science is based on common sense. In what ways did your research and/or inquiry show the value of research in social science?” “What steps might you take to enhance your research/inquiry skills?”
RESEARCH AND INQUIRY SKILLS
311
Psychology, and Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology,
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