A Method for Reading FOR Evidence (So You Can Write WITH Evidence) |
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PowerPoint movie |
How to Read FOR Evidence – about 5 minutes Let the source talk to you. Do not assume you already know. |
Example |
The marked page with Reminders on how the Portuguese created two
systems: the way the slave trade worked and how plantations used slave labor,
content that is needed by both U.S. History I and
U.S. History II. On most computers, you
can make this table larger so that it becomes readable. If you need help,
just ask. You will find that page in your textbook in: Chapter 1 Main heading “Africa and
the Atlantic Slave Trade” Subheading “The Atlantic Slave Trade Begins” |
Taking notes in a separate
notebook or on paper can be useful if you are collecting information that you
do not have easy access to. The typical example of when it is OK to take notes
is when you are collecting information for a term paper when you can’t check
the book or periodical out.
If you take notes in a
notebook when you read a textbook or when you read anything you have to do something with, it is dangerous to
your success. The simplest way to put it is:
IF you are
absolutely sure that taking notes from your textbook is something you ought to do, then click here for a PowerPoint movie
on the danger of taking notes separately from your source.
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