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* Quotation: An exact repetition of words.
When quoting make sure that what you copy is word for
word.
Put quotation marks around all quoted material.
This way you will know for sure when you are writing your report that material
should go in quotes.
* Paraphrase - A restatement of a passage into your own
words.
Taking notes on a paragraph or a few paragraphs and write them in your own
words.
* Summary: A brief restatement of major point or
facts of a larger portion of writing.
Taking notes in our own words on the entire
article – giving main ideas.
Turn article over and write from memory.
Helpful Suggestions
Each note card must contain only one point.
Take notes one source at a time.
Put letter in the top left.
Put# on the top right. (optional)
Put page # on bottom .
(Internet sources may not have page #. If there is a paragraph # write
that ; if not, write no page
for your own reference, so that you know you didn't forget about it) |
Source A
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Work Cited
<http://www.time.com/time/personal/2000228/healthhtml>
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A Wt.
Training Benefit
1
"The biggest benefit may be the creation of greater
lean body mass, which burns calories more efficiently and keeps weight in
check."
No page |
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A Wt.Training - good
for
2
Weight training is good for heart, lungs, muscle mass,
& good-looking body
No page
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A
Wt. Training - exercise
3
Weight training is a great exercise
No page
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One paragraph of your report may look as follows:
Weight training improves the heart. Experts once thought that
only calisthenics could strengthen the heart. Current research indicates this is
not true. Janice Horowitz writes of the benefits of weight training: "The
biggest benefit may be the creation of greater lean body mass, which burns
calories more efficiently and keeps weight in
check."
Horowitz, Janice M. "All Pumped Up." Time 6 Mar.
2000. 13 Mar. 2000
<http://www.time.com/time/personal/2000228/healthhtml>.
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