Using note sets to gather information for academic papers was an interesting task. Generally, when I take notes for assignments, I would write down bits of information from my sources onto a notebook. The note taking tasks for the research paper was thought-provoking because I never wrote down thoughts along with the notes I take.
A skill that I learned from this class that I am using for the research paper is the writing of notes and placing my thoughts with them. It seems similar to actually writing part of the essay where the outside sources are included. Since I already wrote my thoughts down with the notes from the researched texts, I can cut and paste the work into my draft and then make any changes that would help with the flow of the paper.
A good way to brainstorm for the note set is to write the double journal. When the researched information is placed in the appropriate column, any opinions or observations come easily. Both sets of information can be added together and then written out in the note set format. The two strategies combined really helps critical thinking skills, which then lead to a well-written paper.
Using the note sets also changes the essay from an unorganized mess to a well laid out and readable format. When the notes are written out and are placed in order, one can see how the paper will look before the draft work is done and then writing the draft flows quickly and efficiently.
The note sets helps the essay form and any good academic writer should use this format. The combination of taking notes and writing thoughts develops the paper and makes it more readable. It is a useful skill that can be used throughout an academic career.
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