Follow these steps for all of your sources:
Annotating
Follow These Steps:
- Pick up a pencil or a pen.
- As you read through your article the first time, mark anything you see related to: history of your topic, causes of the problem, impacts, or solutions.
- Circle back for a second read and write any questions or comments in the margins where you underlined information.
- Does the information in the source help you answer your topic question?
YOU MUST READ YOUR ARTICLES A FEW TIMES IN ORDER TO BOTH UNDERSTAND AND BE ABLE TO USE THE INFORMATION IN YOUR WRITING.