1. HOW TO TAKE RESEARCH NOTES ON INDEX CARDS You can do it!

2. Steps to recording RESEARCH NOTES 1. Find a RELIABLE source and DECIDE you want to use it 2. CREATE A ACCURATE CITATION for the source using easybib.com and add it to your WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY 3. Create DETAILED notecards with all required parts

3. Components of the research card  There are FOUR parts of the research card

4. Name:_________________________ Components of the research card  As we go through the presentation, label the parts of the research card.

5. Components of the research card One or two words to sum up info. below P/Q/S Information from your source. It doesn’t have to be a whole paragraph. May be a sentence or longer, but only deals with answer to ONE sub topic research question. REMEMBER, WHEN IN DOUBT, MAKE A BULLETED LIST! Will help you organize your information Tells whether info is for a paraphrase, quote, or summary (Author’s last name and pg. # OR first few words of title) Must have parentheses ( ) and match the BEGINNING of the source on your working bib EXACTLY

6. Components of the research card  An example card AchievementsP (Allen 26) -Put in Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame -April 2009 -This is one of basketball’s greatest honors

7. Components of the research card  An example card LeadershipQ (“Jordan Biography”) “A rising NBA superstar, Michael Jordan became known for his power and agility on the court as well as for his leadership skills.”

8. Practice – EXIT TO LUNCH Task: Create a CORRECT notecard using the information listed below. Fact: Edgar Allan Poe is also seen as being instrumental in the development of the literary genres of Science Fiction and Mystery. (From page117) Source: Viterri, Arnold S. "Edgar Allan Poe - Biography." Edgar Allan Poe. National Literature Center for Learning, 15 Mar. 2013. Web. 10 Apr. 2015.