Recording Evidence in Text: Underlining and Taking Notes

The video tutorial teaches students how to effectively record evidence from texts by underlining key phrases and taking notes in their own words. It emphasizes avoiding common mistakes like writing too much or using exact text from the source. The lesson provides a step-by-step guide to underlining important information and summarizing it on sticky notes for better organization. Practical examples from historical texts are used to demonstrate the process, and the importance of using dates and specific details is highlighted. The tutorial concludes with a review of the key points learned.

How should you summarize the evidence you underline?

What role do specific details like dates play in recording evidence?