Take research notes from two sources
When to use this goal
For students writing research papers who copy whole paragraphs, lose track of where facts came from, or gather from one source only. Reading access supports should be in place. Present levels, not grade, decide the number of sources.
- Baseline
- Score notes from a recent research task with the rubric. If there are no notes, ask the student to take notes from one source for 15 minutes and score that.
- Tips
- Research checkpoints give natural data points. Source tags make citations easy later and prevent accidental plagiarism. Digital note tools with a source field work well.
- Limits
- Few research projects per year; use mini research tasks for more data. Does not score the final paper.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ef-ss-039.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a research project, given a research question and access to the library databases, the student will write short-phrase research notes from at least two sources and tag each note with its source and page independently, earning a score of at least 9 out of 12 on a 4-row research notes rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, on 2 consecutive research assignments, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected with each research checkpoint.
Baseline: 3 out of 12 rubric points.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check11 of 11 met
Met: Observable behavior. Stated as an action.
Met: Condition. Stated.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Rubric score fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Rubric scoring gives rubric score data.
Met: Review timeframe. Stated.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Same unit, change in the right direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. Still about Study & Test-Taking Skills.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
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Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Required for students on alternate assessments (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)); some states require them for everyone.
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- Area of need
- Executive Function - Study & Test-Taking Skills
- Baseline
- 3 out of 12 rubric points.
- Annual goal471 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a research project, given a research question and access to the library databases, the student will write short-phrase research notes from at least two sources and tag each note with its source and page independently, earning a score of at least 9 out of 12 on a 4-row research notes rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, on 2 consecutive research assignments, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected with each research checkpoint.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a research project, given a research question and access to the library databases
- Behavior
- The student will write short-phrase research notes from at least two sources and tag each note with its source and page independently
- Criteria
- Earning a score of at least 9 out of 12 on a 4-row research notes rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, on 2 consecutive research assignments
- Evaluation method
- A defined scoring rubric
- Schedule
- With each research checkpoint
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Matching data sheet
Rubric tracker. Scores each rubric criterion and totals them.
Rubric tracker
Rubric score- Student label:
- Target:
- earning a score of at least 9 out of 12 on a 4-row research notes rubric scored 0 to 3 per row
- Mastery rule:
- on 2 consecutive research assignments
- Collection schedule:
- with each research checkpoint
- Method:
- Rubric scoring
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a research project, given a research question and access to the library databases, the student will write short-phrase research notes from at least two sources and tag each note with its source and page independently, earning a score of at least 9 out of 12 on a 4-row research notes rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, on 2 consecutive research assignments, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected with each research checkpoint.
| Date | Task / sample | Notes come from at least two sources | Notes are short phrases, not copied sentences | Each note is tagged with its source and page or section | Notes answer the research question rather than general facts | Total (of 12) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Score each sample with a 4-row research notes rubric scored 0 to 3 per row. Attach or reference the rubric's score descriptors.
- Use the same prompt type and conditions for each scored sample.
- If two people score, check agreement on a few samples before relying on the data.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.