About the Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources Worksheet

Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources is an educational resource focused on developing essential academic writing skills. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources guides students through practicing key research and writing techniques using an engaging passage about the Hubble Space Telescope.

The worksheet combines reading comprehension with academic writing skills by requiring students to analyze scientific text and demonstrate their understanding through different writing approaches. Students practice summarizing main ideas, paraphrasing complex information, and identifying appropriate citation sources, building fundamental skills for academic research and writing.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

• Techniques for effective summarization and paraphrasing
• Proper citation methods and source documentation
• Reading comprehension and information analysis
• Academic writing skills development

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

• This interactive worksheet develops text analysis and synthesis skills
• Students learn to distinguish between summarizing and paraphrasing

Psychomotor

• Through this worksheet, students practice structured writing techniques
• Develop skills in organizing information hierarchically

Affective

• This interactive worksheet builds confidence in academic writing
• Develops appreciation for proper source attribution

Reinforce

• The worksheet enhances academic integrity awareness
• Strengthens research and documentation practices

Tags

academic writing, summarizing skills, paraphrasing techniques, citation methods, research skills, source documentation, text analysis, reading comprehension, writing development, information synthesis, academic integrity, scientific writing, reference skills, writing techniques, study skills