STEP SIX:  Writing it Down

Once you have determined what information is important, you can record it on your note sheet.  This step is the one that most people think of when taking notes, but there is just so much that goes on INSIDE YOUR HEAD before or while you do this, that most people don't understand the process.

Some things to remember when writing...

• Don't forget to put things in your own words as often as possible

• If you like A FEW of the words in the source itself put "" (quotation marks) around the part you borrowed.

• Don't forget to list what your source is somewhere on your notes so you can keep it organized with other notes if you need to.

• Label when asked to (arrows on organizers)

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