Source Cards and Note Cards: How to effectively use PowerPoint to simplify the research process

Why use source cards? Source cards are a convenient way to keep up with sources from which you got info for your research paper. They will make doing the Works Cited page & in text citations much easier.

Source # MLA Citation (formatted correctly using Easy Bib) Attach screen shot of source page Place Found (Internet, school library, etc.) In text citation

Why use note cards? Note cards help you organize your information when writing the actual essay.

Source # Topic of Note Up to three bulleted notes of information per card Put direct quotes in quotation marks You may color-code your note cards to match the topics of paragraphs where you will use this info. In-text Citation

Source 1 Bryson, Laura. “Worth behind the Mask of Oppression and Stereotypes: An Interpretation of Claude McKay’s ‘The Harlem Dancer.’” American Literature. (2006): 1-6. SWU Library(Bryson 2)

Source 1 Labeling People “When this form of labeling occurs, the people who have been branded faultily learn to separate themselves from their alleged negative image in order to maintain their sense of personal dignity.” Page 1(Bryson 2)

Directions, Tips, and Tricks Use Microsoft Word and transfer to Powerpoint if you have spacing issues Use Easybib and Purdue Owl to create and double check citations. Organize sources and notes to fit you best. Color code, numbering, alphabetical, etc. However, when you submit, source cards must be alphabetical with the note cards by that source directly following. Ex. Source 1, Note cards for source one, Source 2, note cards for source 2, etc. Check sources for credibility

Directions, Tips, and Tricks cont. Your paper will be 5-7 pages, so you need 5-7 sources You must use a source at least TWICE, but no more than FIVE times Make sure you note any info you use from a source (even if it is not a direct quote) that would not be considered common knowledge If you are unsure- ask, read Purdue Owl, or cite it to be safe