Notecards

The most important step… Careful note taking will set the foundation for a successful paper; spending time on good notes now will save you time and frustration later Careful note taking will keep you from plagiarizing

Three Types Direct quote Paraphrase Summary

Direct Quote Word for word from source Copied exactly, including punctuation An entire sentence or part of a sentence Uses quotation marks Must be cited Use when the info is powerful and the source’s exact words are necessary to keep the impact of what is being said Only a few of your notecards should be this way

Paraphrase Source’s idea, but your words An entire sentence or part of a sentence Does NOT use quotation marks Must be cited Use for most of your note cards

Summary Source’s idea, your words A sentence or several sentences Does NOT use quotation marks Must be cited Use when you have a large chunk of info and when details are not necessary; few of your notecards will be this way.

Examples African American drivers were statistically more likely to be pulled over and their vehicles searched than their Caucasian counterparts. The practice of racial profiling, however, began to cause widespread public outrage in the late 1990s, after several well- publicized cases emerged in which African Americans died at the hands of law enforcement officials. As a result, many states passed laws that prohibited certain forms of racial profiling, such the racial profiling of motorists and pedestrians.

Example—direct quote The practice of racial profiling, however, began to cause widespread public outrage in the late 1990s, after several well- publicized cases emerged in which African Americans died at the hands of law enforcement officials. Driscoll and Newton 3 “The practice of racial profiling, however, began to cause widespread public outrage in the late 1990s, after several well- publicized cases emerged in which African Americans died at the hands of law enforcement officials” ( ).

Example--Paraphrase African American drivers were statistically more likely to be pulled over and their vehicles searched than their Caucasian counterparts. Driscoll and Newton 3 African American drivers are pulled over more often than white drivers ( ).

Example-----Summary African American drivers were statistically more likely to be pulled over and their vehicles searched than their Caucasian counterparts. The practice of racial profiling, however, began to cause widespread public outrage in the late 1990s, after several well- publicized cases emerged in which African Americans died at the hands of law enforcement officials. As a result, many states passed laws that prohibited certain forms of racial profiling, such the racial profiling of motorists and pedestrians. Driscoll and Newton 3 Because of the deaths of several African Americans in the late 1990s, racial profiling became a hot topic. Because of these deaths, laws were made that prohibited profiling drivers, passengers, and pedestrians ( ).

Combination African American drivers were statistically more likely to be pulled over and their vehicles searched than their Caucasian counterparts. The practice of racial profiling, however, began to cause widespread public outrage in the late 1990s, after several well- publicized cases emerged in which African Americans died at the hands of law enforcement officials. As a result, many states passed laws that prohibited certain forms of racial profiling, such the racial profiling of motorists and pedestrians. African American drivers are pulled over more often than white drivers. Several episodes of racial profiling against African Americans “began to cause widespread public outrage in the late 1990s, after several well- publicized cases emerged in which [they] died at the hands of law enforcement officials” (Driscoll and Newton 3).

General Info Always cite. The period goes after the parenthesis at the end of a sentence. Use brackets [ ] in a direct quote to provide clarity or to make parts of the sentence agree. Use ellipsis … in a direct quote if you leave out words.

Final Thoughts… 50 note cards is the MINIMUM; most of you will need more Use the rough outline to guide your research Take approximately cards per outline section Take notes from a variety of source; you need to use at least 6 of your 10 sources