Note-taking, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

Finding reliable sources and useful information on a given topic is only the first step in the research process. Now that you know where to get the information, you have to actually get the information. For many students, this is a tricky task. It is important to make sure that you are jotting down not only the important information, but also information about the actual source for later reference. In this topic, you will learn how to paraphrase and summarize information for note-taking purposes, as well as how to track your sources.

• How does one take notes from and track research sources?
• What is paraphrasing and summarizing, and when is it best to use each?