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Printable research scaffold worksheet for 9th graders on choosing and researching contemporary issues with evidence-gathering forms.
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Research Scaffold: Choosing and Researching a Contemporary Issue

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This printable research scaffold walks 9th graders through six steps to choose and research a contemporary issue: identifying a topic with two sides, evaluating whether it meets criteria for strength, building better search terms, conducting three Google searches, recording evidence with sources, and checking that evidence is reliable and connected to their viewpoint. Works as an outline for a persuasive essay unit or as a standalone research-skills activity.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Writing
Grade Level:
9th Grade
Updated May 2026

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