Lesson Plan
Sleuthing Sources Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify credible sources and format MLA citations, applying these skills to begin their own research project.
Mastering source evaluation and MLA citation promotes academic integrity, improves research quality, and prevents plagiarism—essential skills for high-school writing and beyond.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Source Credibility Criteria
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Source Evaluation
10 minutes
Step 4
MLA Citation Mini-Lesson
10 minutes
Step 5
Application and Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Sleuthing Sources: Mastering Credibility & MLA
Lesson Objectives
What Makes a Source Credible?
Criterion 1: Authority
Criterion 2: Accuracy
Criterion 3 & 4: Currency & Purpose
MLA Citation Basics
MLA Example: Book
MLA Example: Website
Student Practice
Worksheet
Project Guide
