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Module 3
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Module 4
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How do I keep my notes organized?

Since it is so easy to plagiarize unintentionally, it is very important to take good notes. When you are taking notes, you need to have a system so you can tell the difference between the following:

  • Paraphrasing
  • Direct quotation
  • Summarizing
  • Common knowledge

Directions: Begin with #1 and work through #6 below. Then, click next.

#1

Review the tips presented in the video you watched in Learn #1, How to Read a Scholarly Journal Article. Read the article, Social Media and Body Image: #Fitspiration at Its Worst from American Fitness, using those tips.
#2

Review the tips presented in the video you watched in Learn #2, How to Take Notes in Class. Take notes on the article, Social Media and Body Image: #Fitspiration at Its Worst, using one of the methods. As you read and take notes, reflect on the questions you developed in Module One: Ask Good Questions.
#3

Create notes, either in a notecard or digital format. Refer to the note-taking information in Learn #2 and #7.
#4

Choose an idea or quote from the article Social Media and Body Image: #Fitspiration at Its Worst. Write a sentence or two that paraphrases the idea or quote you chose from the article.
#5

Read the article From Notes to Outline. Note: If you need your school username and password to access this article, click Find Your Password. 
#6

Practice your outlining skills with this online Outline Maker. Practice organizing main points and supporting details. Outlining will help you produce a well-organized paper.
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