3.+Note+cards

Before you begin your notecards, you need to understand the differences between the 3 ways in which you can "use" other people's ideas, words, pictures, and creations without plagiarizing. The three ways are using direct quotations, paraphrases and summaries. Please download the following brochure [|Quote Paraphrase and Summary.pdf]. After reading the information (and taking notes), take a look at the [|Overview of Quote Paraphrase Summary.pdf]. This graphic shows you how and when to use the 3 different ways. Once you've read the above and asked any questions you may have, **__ask for the Notecard Assignment 1 quiz__** (download "Pop Quiz" from files). Take the quiz and have it corrected. If you have incorrect answers, go back to the brochure and find the correct answers. //Next to the correct answer, write a brief explanation for why you chose the answer that you did.// Turn this correct version back in.
 * __Assignment 1:__**

For extra credit: Work through [|the paraphrase practice]; print your answers at the end.

Okay, so now you're deep into the process of researching your topic. **Of course, you are entering every source you read or find into Noodles--even IF you don't think you'll use it in your paper.** Entering your sources as you find them is the smart thing to do. It will save you time and effort in the long run. Besides, do you really want to do more work than you need to?
 * __Assignment 2:__**

Right now, you should be trying to gain a "big-picture" view of your topic. Go back to your research questions and check that you're looking at sources that will provide answers. As you're reading, you'll be finding bits and pieces of info that seem very important. That info is what you will want to record on your notecards. For further info on taking notes, please view the [|Taking Notes.ppt]. You should be able to figure out the difference between primary and secondary sources and know what a good note is once you've finished reading. The next step is to download the [|Note Cards.doc] assignment, complete it, and turn it in.

Gee, most of your sources seem to say the same thing, though. You'll need to try different search terms and primary sources. If you haven't looked in the library's databases, now's the time. Remember, you're required to have 2 sources from the databases used in your paper. Meanwhile, you need to be keeping notes for your paper. There's simply too much info to remember.

__**Assignment 2.5: Source Collection**__ For this research you are required to have and use 5 sources of information. You must use one book, two database articles, and two sources of your choice. Use the library AEA databases (EBSCO, SIRS, etc) to find your database articles. Any search engine (Google, BING, etc) can find you credible websites. Books, magazines, and newspaper articles are all available from the library. Once you have found the sources you think you will use, print them off OR save them electronically so you can access them at any time. Then, document the necessary information on the [|source collection.doc] sheet and turn in for credit. Also, remember to add these sources into your Noodlebib account to keep track of them and make your notecards easier in the next step.

You are required to hand in 10 notecards--of course you may do more:) You must complete the note cards before you turn in an outline or a rough draft. Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and I was in high school, my teachers would require between 40 and 60 note cards. I remember writing in tiny little handwriting and filling index cards full of info that I might or might not use in my paper. Essentially, I want to know if you understand the concepts of a works cited citation, variety of source, and quotation/paraphrase. You must do your notecards with Noodletools:
 * __Product #2: Notecards__**
 * 1) When in your research paper's list on NoodleTools, click on notecard at the top of the page.
 * 2) Click on "new notecard" on the right hand side of the page.
 * 3) **Title**: where you think you will use the info in paper.
 * 4) **Source**: The source of the info (you've already entered this into Noodles).
 * 5) **URL**: enter the persistent URL--some may not have this link.
 * 6) **Pages**: If there is a printed number on the source, enter it. If not, leave blank.
 * 7) Each note card must contain the following:
 * 8) **A direct quote** (enclosed in quotation marks).
 * 9) **A paraphrase** (of the direct quote information).
 * 10) **My Ideas**: a critique of the info--what connections are you making--reaction to the info.
 * 11) You will need to "print" the notecards in order for them to be a document that you can turn in. Please follow these instructions for [|Printing Notecards from NoodleTools.pdf]. DO NOT copy and paste them into a word doc.

The notecards will be graded as follows: Missing a few titles—info doesn’t match title. || One point per up to 10 Variety of sources. Each note card has a title (where the author would use the info in the paper) ||  || One point per up to 10 ||  ||
 * || ** 0 ** || ** 7 8 ** || ** 9 10 ** ||  ||
 * ** Minimum of 10 note cards ** || 2 or fewer sources; few if any titles. || uses only 3 sources
 * ** Source Citation ** ||  ||   || Correct--
 * ** Quotations ** || Majority missing quotation marks- missing- || Missing some quotation marks—quotes too long or insignificant information. || All direct quotes are enclosed in quotation marks; only one fact per card—whole paragraphs not copied. ||  ||
 * ** Paraphrases ** || Paraphrases are more direct quote. Missing. || a few quotation marks; multiple facts || No quotation marks; only one fact per paraphrase; no original words from source used. ||  ||
 * ** My Ideas ** || Restates the quote or paraphrase; dreadful grammar; not included. || Shows some evidence of insightful thinking. More “filling the blank for the assignment” than true assimilation of information. || Thoughtfully discusses the information, connects to other thoughts, insightful. ||  ||
 * ||  ||   || Total out of 50 ||   ||