.....Now that you
are ready, and your Topic section has been filled out, start taking
notes! Remember, your goal is to write only facts/quotes. Take notes in the 2nd section of
your paper, as seen below:
Here are a few more tips to consider:
- think before you write- make sure it makes sense to
you
- write down information presented visually (graphs, charts, captions)
- keep ALL research
- use abbreviations ("b/c" for "because";
"&" for "and")
- leave white space on your paper
- write down questions- you will probably not remember
them later
When you finish reading, you will want to review your notes.
Your retention level increases dramatically if you review your notes within
2 hours of reading. To learn how to do an effective review,
go on to the next page.
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