The Research Process
The Research Process
Taking Notes
Taking efficient notes is an crucial step in the research process.
Understand your information need/thesis statement so you know what kind of ideas and supporting details you need to note.
Address
your initial questions
Do you need facts, theories, definitions?
Do you need the opinions of others regarding specific ideas and/or theories?
Scan highlighted text or captions to identify
possible relevant information
Take Appropriate notes to avoid Plagiarism!
Citations
- the exact copying of facts, definitions, and statistics.
Summary
- a large selection of text summarized in 1-2 sentences.
Paraphrase - a small
selection of text paraphrased into your own words
Quotation
- a small selection of text copied word for word
| Type of Information | Type of Note | Additional Information for taking notes |
| General explanatory material | Summary |
Paraphrase : Write in your own words. Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
|
|
Supporting information:
|
Paraphrase | |
| Specific details: - definitions - statistics |
Citation | |
| Predictions/Conclusions | Paraphrase | |
| Biographical information | Paraphrase | |
| Primary source information | Quotation |
Cite your sources!
MLA Bibliography Composer -
NoodleTools
MLA
Examples
