TAKING NOTES 4 Types Tips Formatting 4 TYPES

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TAKING NOTES 4 Types, Tips, Formatting

TAKING NOTES 4 Types, Tips, Formatting

4 TYPES of Note-Taking Paraphrase 2. Summary 3. Quotation 4. Facts 1.

4 TYPES of Note-Taking Paraphrase 2. Summary 3. Quotation 4. Facts 1.

PARAPHRASING l Putting a passage into your own words l It might be as

PARAPHRASING l Putting a passage into your own words l It might be as long or longer than the original text. l STEPS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Read it, think about it, understand it. Without looking at the original, write down what you understand, as if you were telling a friend about it. Read what you wrote and check it. Use an in-text citation.

Paraphrasing Example: Original: Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing. She stood up. Had

Paraphrasing Example: Original: Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing. She stood up. Had she been standing when we entered she would have seemed tall. But rising from her chair she soared. And what she carried up and up with her was a buxom superstructure, firm shoulders, a straight sharp nose, full cheeks slightly molded by a curved line along the nostrils, thin lips that moved like steel springs, and a high forehead topped by hair gathered in a bun. Miss Hopley was not a giant in body but when she mobilized it to a standing position she seemed a match for giants. I decided I liked her. Paraphrase: Miss Hopley stood up from her desk. She was sitting down when we came in, so we couldn’t see how tall she was at first. When she rose from her chair, she slowly revealed her broad frame, and her overall features seemed to stand out more than before. She had a pointy nose, large cheeks, a stiff mouth, and her hair was pulled up on top of her head. She wasn’t exactly huge, but her presence overshadowed and overwhelmed. Her posture alone made her seem capable of crushing any opponent. She was somehow both intimidating and likeable at the same time (Galarza).

SUMMARIZING l Briefly writing down just the main ideas in your own words l

SUMMARIZING l Briefly writing down just the main ideas in your own words l Much shorter than the original l Also needs an in-text citation

Summarizing Example: Original: Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing. She stood up. Had

Summarizing Example: Original: Then Miss Hopley did a formidable thing. She stood up. Had she been standing when we entered she would have seemed tall. But rising from her chair she soared. And what she carried up and up with her was a buxom superstructure, firm shoulders, a straight sharp nose, full cheeks slightly molded by a curved line along the nostrils, thin lips that moved like steel springs, and a high forehead topped by hair gathered in a bun. Miss Hopley was not a giant in body but when she mobilized it to a standing position she seemed a match for giants. I decided I liked her. Summary: When Miss Hopley stood up, I could see how intimidating yet likeable a presence she was (Galarza).

“QUOTING” l l l l I am an expert. You can quote me on

“QUOTING” l l l l I am an expert. You can quote me on that. Copying word-for-word Only quote PEOPLE. Only use a quote if it is particularly funny, powerful, descriptive, etc. A quote must be used to SUPPORT your ideas, not replace them. Shorter is better. Only use one quote per section of your paper. Use quotation marks and an in-text citation.

Quoting Example: Original: … Miss Hopley was not a giant in body but when

Quoting Example: Original: … Miss Hopley was not a giant in body but when she mobilized it to a standing position, she seemed a match for giants. Notice how the quote was introduced by mentioning who said it. Then it was followed by an explanation that related to the student writer’s essay. Use of Quote: Ernesto described his principal as, “not a giant in body but when she mobilized it to a standing position, she seemed a match for giants. ” (Galarza). Comparing Miss Hopley to an opponent capable of crushing anyone reveals Ernesto’s confidence in her to take on even the toughest of problems.

FACTS l Tidbits of “common knowledge” recorded in a list or in bullet points

FACTS l Tidbits of “common knowledge” recorded in a list or in bullet points l Will be the same in any source. l Most “facts” will be for your introduction section. l Examples: ¡ ¡ ¡ l Scientific name Physical description Statistics No more than 5 facts per note card l Don’t have to be in complete sentences!

Facts Example Original: Ernesto Galarza was born in Jalcocotan, Nayarit, Mexico on August 15,

Facts Example Original: Ernesto Galarza was born in Jalcocotan, Nayarit, Mexico on August 15, 1905. His early years were spent in the small village of Jalcocotan. As a young boy Ernesto learned to never take things for granted. He and his family migrated to the United States during the Mexican Revolution. As a Youngster he worked with his family Harvesting crops in California. Galarza was known as an activist, scholar, and an organizer. His writings Reflected his search and dream for a better world. In 1965 Galarza's first book, Strangers in Our Fields was published. Galarza was a graduate student from Stanford University. He was the first Mexican American admitted to Stanford. Facts: ¨ Born 8/15/05 in Jalcocatan, Nayrit, Mexico ¨Family migrated to U. S. during the Mexican Revolution ¨ Worked with his family on a farm ¨ First book: Strangers in Our Fields, 1965 ¨ First Mexican-American accepted to Stanford University.

BEFORE TAKING NOTES, ASK YOURSELF… l Why do I need this? l How does

BEFORE TAKING NOTES, ASK YOURSELF… l Why do I need this? l How does it relate to my paper? l Which TYPE of note works best for this information? l Have I made a source card, printed, and highlighted this source?

Paraphrase vs. Summary: What’s the difference? ? ? A Paraphrase gets all the details

Paraphrase vs. Summary: What’s the difference? ? ? A Paraphrase gets all the details down. . . Don’t leave anything out! It can be as long or longer Than the original BOTH A Summary are in YOUR own words! “sums up” a text, by only focusing on the main ideas. Both have same meaning as original. Both need in-text citations! It is pretty short… 1 -2 sentences

Paraphrasing & Summarizing Practice Using Song Lyrics DIRECTIONS: *Do the first stanza (chunk of

Paraphrasing & Summarizing Practice Using Song Lyrics DIRECTIONS: *Do the first stanza (chunk of text) as a team. Then do the rest of the stanzas on your own. 1. Read the lyrics to the whole song. 2. Fold your paper “hot dog style” (folding in half vertically). Flip to the side with the lyrics. 3. Re-read the first stanza. 4. Flip the paper over to the side with blank lines. THINK about what you have just read. 5. Then, line-by-line, write out what you remember about that stanza. This is a paraphrase; taking something you have read and wording it in your own way without looking at it. You must not change the meaning in any way, but you must choose different words to make it your own. 6. Once you are finished paraphrasing your stanza, look back at the original and see if anything you have paraphrased is too close to the original. If so, make the necessary changes so that your paraphrase sounds like your voice. 7. Repeat steps 1 -7 for each stanza of the song. 8. Share what you wrote with your team. Compare your paraphrases. 9. Once you have gotten some feedback on your own paraphrase, write a short summary (1 -2 sentences) of the song. 10. Below your summary, draw a picture that symbolizes what the song is about. It must be symbolic, so no pictures of people climbing mountains!

(1) I can almost see it. That dream I'm dreaming, but There's a voice

(1) I can almost see it. That dream I'm dreaming, but There's a voice inside my head saying “You'll never reach it!” (2) Every step I'm takin' Every move I make Feels lost with no direction, My faith is shakin. ' But I gotta keep tryin' Gotta keep my head held high (3) There's always gonna be another mountain I'm always gonna wanna make it move Always gonna be an uphill battle Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose (4) Ain't about how fast I get there Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side It's the climb (5) The struggles I'm facing The chances I'm taking Sometimes might knock me down, but No I'm not breaking (6) I may not know it, but These are the moments that I'm gonna remember most I've just gotta keep goin', and I gotta be strong Just keep pushing on 1. 2. 3. 4. I’m so close to my goals but something keeps telling me I can’t do it! 2. ______________________________________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________________ 4. ______________________________________________________ 5. ______________________________________________________

“The Climb” - SUMMARY There will always be obstacles in life, but if you

“The Climb” - SUMMARY There will always be obstacles in life, but if you keep going and take chances, you will get the most out of your journey!

The National Anthem: Paraphrased and Summarized “The Star-Spangled Banner” THE ORIGINAL LYRICS: A LINE-BY-LINE

The National Anthem: Paraphrased and Summarized “The Star-Spangled Banner” THE ORIGINAL LYRICS: A LINE-BY-LINE PARAPHRASE: What so proudly we hailed Can you still see This morning (in the light of the sunrise) Something we saw At the twilight’s last gleaming? Last night (in the starlight)? Whose broad stripes and bright stars What flag was this with a pattern of stripes and stars (We saw it during the battle Oh, say, can you see, By the dawn’s early light, Through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched Were so gallantly streaming? -- We saw it over the fortress walls) That was fluttering nobly?

And the rockets’ red glare The bright fire The bombs bursting in air Of

And the rockets’ red glare The bright fire The bombs bursting in air Of the explosions Gave proof through the night Showed us That our flag was still there. That our banner remained. Oh say, does that starspangled Does this flag Banner yet wave Still hang O’er the land of the free In the country And the home of the brave? That is our home?

SUMMARY? ? We saw our flag waving above the battle fields when we fought

SUMMARY? ? We saw our flag waving above the battle fields when we fought for our freedom, but does it still represent what we first intended it to?

Proper Note Card Formatting

Proper Note Card Formatting