Author or “ Abb. Title” P.# or WEB Paraphrase SUBTOPIC

1. Author or “Abb. Title” P.# or WEB Paraphrase SUBTOPIC This card uses your words to restate the passage and is usually shorter than the source. It must be attributed to the original source with both the author and page # (if available). If the author’s name is not available, use the article title or an abbreviation for the title in the “author” space. Underline the main idea of your note and create a capitalized SUBTOPIC for organizational purposes.

2. A few things to remember…. • If more than one of your articles is written by the same author, use the author’s last name and a short version of the article’s title: Smith “Trouble in Schools” p. 32

3. A few more things to remember…. • Even if you got your article from the internet, use the page number if you have one (ex - p. 2). • Please use only the page number from where that specific note came from. • Otherwise, use the word WEB.

4. A few things to remember…. • Use short phrases for your sub topics. • You may use the back of the card if you run out of space. • Only choose 3-5 sub topics for the body of your paper.

5. And another thing. . . • If you have a quote for your ending, or information for your solutions, concession, overview, etc., you may label them for those locations…..but they do not count for your 3-5 subtopics for the body of your paper. Smith WEB Quotation INTRODUCTION (CONCLUSION) “People need have the freedom to talk on their cell phones in the privacy of their cars without more rules and regulations..”

6. Author’s Last Name • Page # or WEB • Quotation • SUBTOPIC • Using quotations requires that they are word for word from the original source – identical to the original in all ways including punctuation and capitalization. Use “quotation marks to enclose the quote” and ellipses…..to replace deleted words. Quotes must be attributed to the original author and include the page # if available. Place a SUBTOPIC on the card and underline the main idea of the note.

7. Use Direct Quotations when….. • …the author’s language is especially vivid or expressive. • …when exact wording is needed for technical accuracy (terms, statistics, data, etc.) • ….when it is important to let the debaters of an issue explain their position in their own words. • ….when the words of an important authority lend weight to an argument.

8. Just one more thing. • If you are using a quote from an article and it was spoken by someone other than the author, use the speaker’s name in the quote. Smith p. 45 Quotation MEDIA PRESSURES Child Psychologist, James Dobson says, “Teens are spending too much time learning from television and celebrities than from their families.”

9. WAIT…….one more tiny thing…. • You MAY use first or second person pronouns if they are within a quote. • You may also completely copy their incorrect grammar, spelling or punctuation if it is used within the quote.

10. Personal/My Idea SUBTOPIC This is a card to use for making notes about ideas that come to you while you are reading or thinking. Use it to record your thoughts and/or questions and/or conclusions you may reach.

11. Note Cards: Due November 2nd(A) or November 3(B) Requirements: 40 Cards Minimum (You are encouraged to make as many note cards as will lead to your successful research writing.) My Idea Cards: 5 max Quotation Cards: 10 Paraphrase Cards: 25 minimum

12. Directions: On a note card, write a paraphrase of each of the following passages. Try not to look back at the original passage. • While the Sears Tower is arguably the greatest achievement in skyscraper engineering so far, it’s unlikely that architects and engineers have abandoned the quest for the world’s tallest building. The question is: Just how high can a building go? Structural engineer William LeMessurier has designed a skyscraper nearly one-half mile high, twice as tall as the Sears Tower. And architect Robert Sobel claims that existing technology could produce a 500-story building. From Ron Bachman, “Reaching for the Sky.” Dial May 1990:15.

13. Directions: On a note card, write a paraphrase of each of the following passages. Try not to look back at the original passage. • Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head. From “Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers,” Consumer Reports May 1990: 348.

14. What kinds of things should I note? • Facts and Statistics/Data (numbers,dates,names,studies,laws, etc.) • Real life examples or situations (names/events/cases/etc.) • Expert opinions from credible (authors/sources/professionals) • Opinions or stories from primary sources (someone who has been there…..seen it….experienced it.

15. Where will this information go? • Introduction? • Defines Key Terminology? • Gives some (historic) background information? • Provides an opposing viewpoints (concession) • Thesis statement • Body ? • Sub-Topic information? • Conclusion? • Provide a solution or solve the problem? • Provide an excellent ending quotation or scenario?

16. Sub Topic Brain Storm • Make a list of 4 or 5 potential sub topics that you think will help you prove your argument or “win your case.” • Use short phrases (2 or 3 words) to describe them. • You will probably change your sub topic selections as you begin to make notes and choose information for your research paper….so write in pencil.

17. Sub-Topic Card • TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS • TEXTING WHILE DRIVING • CURRENT LAWS • CAR/PHONE TECHNOLOGY • FUTURE LAWS

18. Now it’s your turn…In the top section of your card, briefly describe your argument. • Now list four or five sub topic ideas. • Pair share your list with a peer. • Suggest two other ideas to your partner. • Keep your list in front of you as you start to make notes. I will meet with you about your list and help you decide which ideas are your best.