Taking notes from a book
- 1. Taking Notes from a BookTaking Notes from a Book This is done in the libraryThis is done in the library Remember there will be a quiz over this materialRemember there will be a quiz over this material
- 2. Books as Resource • Books are the most traditional resources for research • The Greeks used books and scrolls to maintain information • The Library at Alexandria was considered one of the wonders of the ancient world
- 3. Books as a Resource • The AHS library holds a collection of books on the Ancient Greeks • Requirement that this project has 2 book sources
- 4. Books as Resources AdvantagesAdvantages 1. Books are reliable resources 2. Publisher hire editors to check the content 3. Information in books can be found again DisadvantagesDisadvantages 1. You need skillskill to find information 2. Information on new topics may not be available
- 5. Books as Resources Biggest DisadvantageBiggest Disadvantage Publication information may be difficult for you to find and copy.
- 6. Books as a Resource Look forLook for information ininformation in a booka book • Check the table of contents in the front • Check the index in the back
- 7. Books as a Resource When you find good informationWhen you find good information • Copy publication data into the box • Take notes • Find 2 quotes, 2 facts, and summarize the whole article
- 8. How to find publication data • Taking notes seems straight forward • Remember the biggest challenge is the publication data
- 9. How to find publication data • Start with the front cover of the book • Quickly open it to the title page
- 10. How to find publication data • The title page gives you the full title of the book • Author or authors • Editors • All listed here
- 11. How to find publication data • Information from the title page goes here
- 12. How to find publication data • Not done yet • Flip to the back of the title page • This is where most of the information lives
- 13. How to find publication data • Date of publication • Publisher • City of publication
- 14. How to find publication data • Information from the back of the title page goes here
- 15. Take your notes Information canInformation can come fromcome from • Paragraphs • Section headings and • Pictures
- 16. Take your notes • Write your information on your library research paper • 2 quotes • 2 facts in your own words • 1 summary
- 17. How to find publication data • One more piece • Page number for the information
- 18. Paper Requirements • 2 Book Sources • Publication data • Notes • Put into the Works Cited