Grade 7 Fall — Research Process, MLA Citation, Source Evaluation, and Multi-Source Synthesis
English · WR G7 eng.g7.f.wr.research_paper_full

Write a multi-source research paper (5-7 paragraphs, 4+ sources, MLA citation) (CCSS W.7.2.a-f; W.7.7; W.7.8)

Draft, revise, and publish a 5-7 paragraph research paper answering a focused research question, drawing on at least 4 credible sources, with at least 8 in-text citations and a formal MLA Works Cited list. Structure: introduction (hook + question + thesis + roadmap) → body paragraphs (each synthesizing 2-3 sources around a sub-claim) → counterpoint integration → conclusion (so-what). Apply the 8-stage research-process workflow and the 3-pass peer revision discipline.

Mastery threshold
85%
Min instances
1
Typical minutes
540
Spaced intervals (days)
1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60
Prereqs
Successors
Common misconceptions
  • Treats research paper as expanded book report — summarizes sources without analytical synthesis.
  • Drops counterpoint or limitations entirely — paper reads as one-sided.

Exercise pool (5)

Diff Stem Type
4 Apply Pass 1 CONTENT criteria (14 criteria) to your assigned partner's research-paper draft. Use purple highlights and margin notes.... pass one peer review
4 Apply Pass 2 SENTENCE-LEVEL criteria (10 criteria) to your partner's draft. Use blue highlights. Document at least 5 sentence-level... pass two peer review
4 Apply Pass 3 MECHANICS criteria (12 criteria) to your partner's draft. Use green highlights. Document at least 5 mechanics feedback... pass three peer review
5 During the workshop, draft your full research paper introduction (hook + research question + thesis + roadmap) plus at least one full... draft research paper section
5 Before publishing your final research paper, conduct a self-audit using the 3-pass criteria. Document at least 3 fixes per pass (9 fixes total). self audit pre publication