Library:Library Research Skills For Biologists/Module 6/Page 07
As you write your paper, rather than referring directly to the book or article that you wish to cite, take notes.
Strategy in Action |

- Read through the information source a couple of times until you are able to verbally summarize the author's main point(s) without looking back at the source.
- On a separate piece of paper or note-card, write down these main points in YOUR OWN WORDS.
- The final step is to compare your notes to the text. Ensure that your notes paraphrase and/or summarize the author's main points.