What's Your Source?: Using Sources in Your Writing

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Capstone

Just the Series: All About Media

Annotation: Emerging readers will learn about the difference between primary resources and other source, the concept of plagiarism, how to choose sources for their writing and reports, checking source dates and accuracy, and more.

Genre: [Literature and language]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #152327

Format: Library Binding

Common Core/STEAM: Common Core

Publisher: Capstone

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 01/01/18

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: 1-543-50220-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-543-50220-6

Dewey: 808

LCCN: 2017031101

Dimensions: 21 x 22 cm.

Subject Heading:
English language. Composition and exercises. Juvenile literature.
Report writing. Juvenile literature.
Research. Juvenile literature.
English language. Composition and exercises.
Report writing.
Research.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book (Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)

These volumes provide very basic (sometimes confusing or incomplete) information about various print- and digital media and research methods. Source gives examples (e.g., books, internet, primary sources) while the meatier Opinions helps readers become critical consumers ("Ask questions to figure out the media maker's purpose"). Helpful sidebars appear throughout, and stock photos show kids working in the library and elsewhere. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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Horn Book (Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.

Reading Level: 2.0

Interest Level: 1-4

Lexile: 640L

Guided Reading Level: P

Fountas & Pinnell: P

What exactly is a primary source? How does it compare to other types of sources? Emerging readers need to know the difference. Readers will also be introduced to the concept of plagiarism, how to choose sources for their writing and reports, checking source dates and accuracy, and more. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to learn about types of sources, including primary sources, how sources connect to media literacy, and understanding ownership of work.

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