* Read a section of text, pause to think about what is important and then write your notes.
* Consider the main ideas and supporting details as you read. A structure like boxes and bullets can help you organize your notes.
* Instead of copying from the text, put the information in your own words. (If this is hard, don't look at the original text when recording notes.)
* Keep track of your source so you can return later to confirm or get more information.
* Consider the main ideas and supporting details as you read. A structure like boxes and bullets can help you organize your notes.
* Instead of copying from the text, put the information in your own words. (If this is hard, don't look at the original text when recording notes.)
* Keep track of your source so you can return later to confirm or get more information.