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High School Research Portal: Organize

Organize One's Research

  • Take notes from your research to inform further learning
  • Think critically about the content of your note taking
  • Organize your notes appropriately for future use

Begin Taking Notes

  • Use your own words OR quotes, but be sure you know which is which
  • Write keywords or phrases
  • Use bullet points
  • Use drawings, diagrams, symbols, and abbreviations 
  • Remember to include enough information in your notes so that you understand what they mean and can use them in your final project. 

Using a Research Grid

  • A research grid can help organize research and note-taking
  • Comparing sources is a great way of checking that your information is valid