Step 1 Put your bibliography cards in alphabetical order Number them in the upper right-hand corner

Luedtke, Luther S. “Robert Burns’ Poem ‘Comin’ Thro’ the Rye’ and Catcher.” Readings on The Catcher in the Rye. Ed. Steven Engel. San Diego: Greenhaven,

Salinger, J. The Catcher in the Rye. New York: Greenhaven,

Trowbridge, Clinton H. “Symbolism in The Catcher in the Rye.” Readings on The Catcher in the Rye. Ed. Steven Engel. San Diego: Greenhaven,

Secondary Source Cards Same basic idea as primary source note cards, except it is other people’s thoughts on the SAME literary elements Commentary (yours) on the quotes is especially important to help you understand later what you were doing with the quote – why you copied it.

Secondary Source Cards Use only quotes, NO paraphrases on front of card Author of quote in bottom right In top right, number that corresponds to number on bibliography card Topic in top left Change to a new card with new topic, new author, or both

Symbolism – “catcher” A 45 – “The significance of the catcher image lies in three things. First, it is a savior image, and shows us the extent of Holden’s religious idealism. Second, it crystallizes for us Holden’s concept of good and evil…But finally, the image is based on a misunderstanding… Both Holden’s nihilistic view of life as it is and his notion of what life ought to be 10 Trowbridge Topic Within Topic, card letter Author Bib Card # Page numbers

Symbolism – “catcher” B (45) – are based on a misunderstanding of man’s place in the universe.” - Holden struggles to understand his place and role in the greater society. 10 Trowbridge Topic Within Topic, card letter Author Bib Card # Page numbers

Symbolism – “catcher” C 64– [when Holden confesses he knew the Burns poem was “meet” and not “catch”] “Here for a moment Holden has stepped forward into the balanced perspective of his post-Christmas rest not merely to confess an earlier factual 65 error but to acknowledge that …he has grown in knowledge … and wisdom and understanding…Holden acknowledges 4 Luedtke [would continue to new card] Topic Within Topic, card letter Author Bib Card # Page numbers

Back of Card Paraphrase OR Minimal quote with lead-in Use parenthetical citation for both paraphrase AND quote