3.6 Note-Taking

As you read your sources, you should have a strategy for taking notes that works for you, as it is very easy to cut and paste information, lose track of the sources you used, or mix the information from the sources with your own ideas. Taking good notes and keeping track of which information came from sources ensures you have a clear idea of which ideas are yours and which ideas, information, or words are from a source. This helps you avoid accidentally presenting the work of others as your own in your assignment.