This easy-level worksheet has students fix sentence errors, fill in blanks, and write short answers to practice research & citing sources skills.
It includes 9 questions across 3 sections for focused practice.
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Research & Citing Sources
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
My research topic is "everything about space" which should be easy to cover in two pages.
Rewrite: I should narrow my topic to something specific, such as "How do astronauts train for space missions?"
2. Fix the sentence:
I typed one word into the search engine and clicked the very first result without reading any others.
Rewrite: I should use specific keywords and compare several search results before choosing the best source.
3. Fix the sentence:
I only used one book for my entire report because finding more sources takes too long.
Rewrite: I should use at least three different sources so my report has balanced and well-supported information.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Using specific keywords when searching online helps you find more useful results.
2. A research question is a specific question that guides your investigation.
3. If your topic is too broad, you should narrow it down to a more focused idea.
4. A good research plan starts with brainstorming questions and then finding sources to answer them.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Why is it better to turn a broad topic into a focused research question?
A focused research question helps you find specific information and keeps your report organized, instead of trying to cover too many ideas at once.
2. Give an example of how you could narrow the broad topic "animals" into a good research question.
You could narrow it to "How do emperor penguins survive in Antarctica?" so you have a clear focus for finding sources and writing your report.
Research & Citing Sources
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
My research topic is "everything about space" which should be easy to cover in two pages.
Rewrite: I should narrow my topic to something specific, such as "How do astronauts train for space missions?"
2) Fix the sentence:
I typed one word into the search engine and clicked the very first result without reading any others.
Rewrite: I should use specific keywords and compare several search results before choosing the best source.
3) Fix the sentence:
I only used one book for my entire report because finding more sources takes too long.
Rewrite: I should use at least three different sources so my report has balanced and well-supported information.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) Using specific keywords when searching online helps you find more useful results.
2) A research question is a specific question that guides your investigation.
3) If your topic is too broad, you should narrow it down to a more focused idea.
4) A good research plan starts with brainstorming questions and then finding sources to answer them.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) Why is it better to turn a broad topic into a focused research question?
A focused research question helps you find specific information and keeps your report organized, instead of trying to cover too many ideas at once.
2) Give an example of how you could narrow the broad topic "animals" into a good research question.
You could narrow it to "How do emperor penguins survive in Antarctica?" so you have a clear focus for finding sources and writing your report.
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