Note-taking and Research

Avoid going to writers Jail

Quotation Notes

  • Word for word from text

  • Always uses quotation marks

  • If anything is left out, ... is used

  • Quote from a quote

Outline Notes

  • Highlights factual information

  • Uses abbreviations



Note taking using notecards



Summary Notes

  • Uses your own words

  • Uses complete sentences

  • Student's style

Combination Notes

  • Combines above formats

  • Usually most efficient format

  • Helps to begin writing paper