Take notes while reading

Today we will learn about take notes while reading. Reading and writing help us share our ideas with others.

Responsible research requires giving credit for ideas and information. Paraphrasing means restating a source's ideas in your own words while retaining the meaning—it still requires citation. Strategy: read the passage, set it aside, write the idea from memory, then verify accuracy. Direct quotation copies a source's exact words, enclosed in quotation marks with a citation. Use direct quotes when the exact wording matters (literary analysis, legal documents, distinctive phrasing). Note-taking systems: Cornell notes (key points, details, summary), outline notes, mind maps. For research papers, track source, page number, and exact wording with every note. MLA Works Cited entries typically include: Author, "Title of Source," Container (book/journal/website), publisher, year, location (pages/URL). Correct citation prevents plagiarism and allows readers to verify your sources.

Let's break this down step by step so it's easy to understand. Follow along with the examples, and don't worry if it takes some practice to get the hang of it!

Remember: Making mistakes is part of learning. If something is tricky, try again, look at the examples, or ask for help.