Teacher Resources

Research Mythbusting

  • You don't have to commit to a lengthy research project to "do research." Start small!
  • Research starts with students developing a guiding question, not a set thesis. Students should develop a thesis as they analyze information that they gather.
  • The final product does not have to be a paper. Explore other options for students to present findings.
  • You don't have to use MLA format, but talk to students about the importance of attribution and require them to attribute information sources in some way.
  • Research is not just for the humanities. Research should be taught across the curriculum, particularly since there are discipline-specific aspects of research and scholarly discourse.
  • This is not a definitive guide! Please share your ideas and suggestions to make this toolkit better!

You are not alone! Make Use of Support and Collaboration Opportunities Available for all GUHSD Teachers!
Collaborate with your schools Teacher Librarian in a way that works for you and our students, whether:
  • co-planning and co-teaching an entire unit or lesson
  • collaborating virtually to develop curriculum resources
  • or simply brainstorming ideas together
Work with a Digital Learning Coach (DLC) to better leverage technology in support of your research projects.

​Also see:
  • Vault (online collection of technology resources, ideas, and strategies). For example, see how you can use Google Forms for thesis statement practice.