How+to+take+notes

** Summary/Paraphrase **
 * How to Take Notes **
 * As you look for information on your topic keep focused on your topic or question
 * skim articles that look like they might be helpful and only take notes from those
 * be selective and don’t write down too much information
 * Label your notes clearly so you can remember where the information came from so you can find the source again and write your bibliography
 * only write down a full sentence if you are going to use it as a quote
 * reread your notes as soon as possible so that you understand them in relation to your topic

To summarise or paraphrase information, read a passage and choose one idea from it to write in your own words. Write one idea on each card or pieces of paper that can be cut up. These can then rearranged into the right order for your project. 1) Use the Research Notes template to record what you find out.

2) Use [|EasyBib] to create your MLA citations for your Research Notes. You will need this format later for your Bibliography.


 * Select relevant information **

// Make sure when you are using the Internet that you consider the following:

Accuracy How reliable is the information? Can it be supported by other sources? Is the spelling and grammar accurate?

Authority Who is responsible for this site? Can you prove the authors are who they claim to be?

Coverage What topics are covered by this site? What is the depth of coverage for each topic?

Currency Are there dates indicating first publication/updates? Are the hyperlinks still connected? Can you connect to previous editions?

Ease of Use Is the site easy to use? Are the hyperlinks appropriate? How accessible is the site?

Objectivity Who is the intended audience? What is the intended purpose? Are there any biases or opinions indicated by the author //