Types of Note Cards
There are four different types of notes that you might write.
Paraphrase
- When you paraphrase a passage from your source, you put the author's text into your own words.
Summary
- A summary captures the author's point of view or argument. It could be anywhere from one or two sentences to a short paragraph.
Exact Quote
- An exact quote is when you copy word-for-word from another author's text.
Original Thought or Idea
- While reading another author, you might think of a response to him/her. You might make a connection between that author and someone else you have read. Or you might come up with a question for further study. These original ideas can be written on note cards so that you do not forget them.
