1. Notecards and Research
A Survival Guide

2. The topic has been chosen
Now what?

3. Getting started: Get index cards…many index cards.
Locate your sources.
Make a bibliography card for each one.
Uniquely identify each source:
By color
By number
By initials of author
Be creative

4. It doesn’t matter which.
The choice is yours
# 1 DM
Author’s
Initials
Number
Color
It doesn’t matter which.
Just be consistent!

5. Unique ID
Title of the source
Author of the source
Publisher
Year of copyright
Consult:
or similar site.

6. Taking notes
Put the identification in the upper right hand corner of the index card.
Write one, and only one, fact or piece of information on the card.
Remember to include the page number on which it is found.
Continue until the source is exhausted.
Move on to another source.

7. Unique ID
One fact from this particular source
Be sure to indicate the page number

8. It’s time to create your entry
Make an outline for your paper or script.
Design the layout for your exhibit or web site.
Create a storyboard for your documentary.

9. This is easily done by putting your index cards in the order you wish to present your entry.
If you change your mind, just change the order of your index cards.

10. Everything should be so simple!!!