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

1. 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.
   
2. On a separate piece of paper or note-card, write down these main points in YOUR OWN WORDS.
   
3. The final step is to compare your notes to the text. Ensure that your notes paraphrase and/or summarize the author's main points.