Course Profile - Curriculum Services Canada

Prior Knowledge & Skills
• knowledge of bibliographical format
• familiarity with the format of a research report
Planning Notes
• Arrange access to computers for students to prepare the final copies of their research reports.
• Collect samples of reports as exemplars.
• An informational research report presents facts. The purpose of this report is to provide information
for decision making. Elements of a report:
• headings and subheadings;
• graphics and charts to give report visual appeal and highlight information;
• introduction, which includes information on the purpose of the report and the methods used to
research the report, e.g., library, Internet, questionnaires, interviews;
• the body of the report, presented in paragraphs under headings and subheadings;
• conclusions and/or recommendations;
• bibliography and resources.
• Make copies of Appendix 1J – Evaluation of Research Report.
Materials Needed: samples of reports and copies of Appendix 1J.
Teaching/Learning Strategies
1. Refer to Part C of Appendix 1F – Postsecondary Research: Choosing a Path to the Future and
Planning Notes to review/teach the elements of a report. Show students examples of reports. Extend
the discussion to compare a report to the structure of an essay or short story. Review bibliographical
format and discuss Appendix 1J – Evaluation of Research Report.
2. Using Appendix 1G – So Many Options, Appendix 1H – Researching Postsecondary School
Programs of Study, their visuals, and their research notes, students write an in-class report based on
their postsecondary research.
3. For homework, students prepare a graphic for inclusion in their research report (chart, table, graph,
or illustration) based on information from their research, e.g., employment trends in their job field.
4. Using word processing, students edit and revise their research reports. Students submit all notes,
rough drafts, and final drafts of their reports. Summatively assess notes and reports for students’
ability to take notes, synthesize and evaluate information from a variety of sources, use report-writing
format, and prepare a bibliography.
Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement
Summative: Assess research report for students’ ability to take notes, synthesize, and evaluate
information (EREV.06, ERE4.01, ERE4.02, ERE4.03, EWRV.01, EWRV.02, EWRV.04, EWR1.01,
EWR2.02, EWR2.03)
Accommodations
• Write the report with a partner.
• Peer-edit the report.
• Add additional headings in areas of interest.
Resources
Adams, J., C. Costello, and S. Naylor. Reading and Writing for Success Senior. Toronto: Harcourt
Canada. ISBN 0-7747-1490-5
Unit 1 – Page 16
• Bridge to English – Open