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Task: Gather information to help you answer your research questions.
Goal: Show that you can gather information effectively by taking good notes.
You may want to review an example of notes before you begin.
See the example:
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Key Concept
You selected some credible sources on your topic. Now what? Are you ready to begin writing your essay? First, you need to gather reliable and accurate information from your sources. You want to make sure you answer all of your research questions correctly.
How can you keep track of all the information and ideas you find while researching your topic? One effective way to gather information is to take notes. Note-taking is an important skill you can use for many purposes in school, work, and life. Whenever you gather information that you will use later, take notes!
You have probably taken notes while listening in class, studying for an exam, or researching a topic. You can take notes in many ways, but some fundamental skills can help you take more effective notes in any situation.
Are your notes as effective as they could be? Skilled note-takers know when to quote, paraphrase, or summarize an idea. They cite their sources carefully to make sure they do not commit plagiarism. They make sure their notes are easy to organize and use later. Learn the skills you need to become an expert note-taker.
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