Note-Taking

1. Direct Quotations• Must be copied word for word (verbatim)• Must be placed inside quotes• Must have a lead-in that gives context and commentary that explains how it

relates to the claim• Must be cited

2. Paraphrase• Briefly restate ideas from another source into your own words• Usually involves a brief section of text• Must be cited

3. Summary • A brief statement of the main point of the source• May address the entire source or a section of the source• Must be cited

1. Summarize information in source

2. Assess the degree of usefulness to your

research

3. Reflect on how reliable this source is based

on its subjectivity, evidence, and perspective

Writing an Annotation(Colors coincide with sample on next slide.)

The article presents the causes and impact of human trafficking. The

author defines modern slavery by contrasting it with a historical

definition, explaining modern forms of slavery, presenting personal

accounts, and identifying the financial factors affecting the growth of

slavery today. The article appears to have a biased perspective, pointing

out the complicity of the US in the proliferation of human slavery. The

author briefly includes different perspectives on the effectiveness of

current efforts to fight human trafficking. The article will be helpful in

understanding the impact of human slavery on individuals and to

begin to understand what the US is doing to combat this crime.

Sample Annotation: “21st Century Slavery”