Notation
Why are Notes valuable?
- record most important parts of research materials
- provide a permanent, authorative written record that can be referred to
- organize research and learning skills
- helps summarizing the material
Note-making Methods
1. Outlining
- notepaper, index cards, or a computer can be used
- feature only most important information
Steps:
- record full bibliographic information from the source (author, title, publisher, volume, page numbers); don't use abbreviations; write neatly
- when noting, indicate page reference for the information on the paper or card used
- indicate main idea/theme of the note
- in point form, summarize secondary ideas, supporting information or details; note subtopics with capital letter and bullet point further information/details
- number pages/cards consecutively for each source
- keep work in a folder, separated by source with paper clips; computer files must be backed up on a disk
2. Webbing
- summarizing in a graphic form
Steps:
- place main idea/topic in the centre and underline or circle it
- write secondary ideas/subtopics with lines connected with the main idea
- attach details and supporting information with lines jutting out from the secondary ideas/subtopics
- don't make the web too complex
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Comparison of research results on reading speed En...3. Point-form Notes
Steps:
- write complete bibliographic form of source on top of page/card
- write the topic on the left and draw a margin under it for later use
- place notes and leave space between main ideas or use bullet points
- use own words
- avoid complete, long and punctuated sentences
- use abbreviations, but be neat and clear
Note-Making Forms
- Paraphrasing - summarizing
- direct quotation - personal commentary
Paraphrasing
- saying the same as the source does, but shorter and in own words; accurate but brief
Summarizing
- shortened version of an original...