WorksheetsNote Taking Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main purpose of a bibliography (bib) card?
To explain your opinion about the topic
To record where the information came from
To summarize all your research
To list your thesis statement
What is the main purpose of a note card?
To record important facts or evidence from a source
To explain whether you agree with the author
To list the source title and author only
To copy the entire article word-for-word
What number should be written in the upper right-hand corner of a note card?
The total number of note cards
The date the note card was written
The number of the bibliography card it came from
The page number from the article
Why is it important for a note card to match the same number as its bib card?
It makes the note card look neat
It helps you find the source again when citing
It shows how many facts you collected
It replaces the need for a Works Cited page
Why should students avoid including the author’s opinion on a note card?
Author opinions are always incorrect
Opinions are only allowed in the introduction
Author opinions do not count as strong evidence
Opinions make the research paper too long
What should students look for instead of the author’s opinion when taking notes?
Personal stories
Evidence such as facts, data, or examples
Emotional language
Predictions about the future
Why is it important for students to form their OWN opinion in a research paper?
To disagree with every author
To avoid using sources
To copy what most sources say
To show understanding and use evidence to support their ideas
Which detail should always be included on a bibliography card?
The author's name and publication details
Your personal opinion about the source
The number of note cards you have
The date you started your research
When organizing note cards, what is the best way to keep track of which source each fact came from?
Include your initials on each card
Color-code the cards by topic
Use matching numbers for note cards and bibliography cards
Write the source title on every note card
What should students focus on when summarizing information on a note card?
Copying sentences exactly as written
Writing personal reflections
Listing unrelated details
Highlighting key facts and evidence
