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6.46 Research and Citation Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 6 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 6.46 Research and Citation. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Research and Citation — Practice research skills, note-taking, and accurate citation in social studies. Alignment: 6.46.

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Grade 6

Subject

Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

In a book by Martinez, the author quotes a scientist named Dr. Singh. You did NOT read Dr. Singh’s original interview. You want to use the scientist’s words from page 272 of Martinez’s book.

What is the BEST way to cite this in your writing?

AOnly list Dr. Singh in Works Cited and skip the in-text citation.

BCite Dr. Singh as if you read the original interview, and do not mention Martinez.

CDo not cite anything because the quote is already in a book.

DQuote the words and cite Martinez (the source you read), while making clear the scientist is quoted in Martinez.

Solution & Explanation:You must cite the source you actually read. If it contains a quote from someone else, you can mention that it is quoted there, but the citation points to the book you used.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

You have three sources about how to evaluate statistics in an article: Source 1: A study shows a 30% change in one neighborhood. Source 2: A city report shows a 39% change across the whole city. Source 3: An interview explains why results differ between neighborhoods.

Which sentence BEST synthesizes the sources into a careful claim?

ABecause the interview is personal, it proves the program works better than any data.

BThe study is wrong because it does not match the city report, so you should ignore it.

CTogether, the sources suggest the program’s impact varies by location: changes range from about 30% in one neighborhood to about 39% citywide, and local conditions may explain the difference.

DThe program always causes a 39% change everywhere.

Solution & Explanation:Synthesis combines information from multiple sources while keeping uncertainty and differences. It avoids overgeneralizing from one number or one story.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In a book by Adams, the author quotes a scientist named Dr. Lopez. You did NOT read Dr. Lopez’s original interview. You want to use the scientist’s words from page 108 of Adams’s book.

What is the BEST way to cite this in your writing?

AOnly list Dr. Lopez in Works Cited and skip the in-text citation.

BQuote the words and cite Adams (the source you read), while making clear the scientist is quoted in Adams.

CDo not cite anything because the quote is already in a book.

DCite Dr. Lopez as if you read the original interview, and do not mention Adams.

Solution & Explanation:You must cite the source you actually read. If it contains a quote from someone else, you can mention that it is quoted there, but the citation points to the book you used.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard 6.46 (Practice research skills, note-taking, and accurate citation in social studies.).