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Grade 12, University Preparation
A4. Communicating and Reflecting
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Social Sciences and Humanities
the relevance of the information you have gath­ ered?” “What values are embedded in these sources?” “Whose voices are represented and whose are absent?” “Whose interests are advanced if you believe the message of this source?”
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 conclu­ sions (e.g., determine whether their results support or contradict their hypothesis; weigh and connect information to determine the answer to their research questions; assess the extent to which their research may be affected by factors not included in their research design)
Throughout this course, students will:
A4.1 use an appropriate format (e.g., oral presenta­ tion, brochure, flyer, poster, research report, seminar, web page) to communicate the results of their research and inquiry effectively for a specific purpose and audience
A4.2 use terms relating to social change correctly (e.g., functionalism, structuralism, feminism, paradigm shift, cognitive dissonance)
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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