Calling all paraphrasing pros!
First, I am looking for all of your tips and techniques for effective review of literature (literally, how you take notes while reviewing it).
- Do you take notes as you go, one article at a time?
- Do you make notes across multiple articles based on themes/topics? Do you create a page of notes on multiple articles under those different headings?
- Do you write a summary as you review the piece of literature?
- Do you record quotes that strike you throughout the review process or highlight those of particular relevance or interest?
Second, what is your method for synthesizing the information without stating someone else’s idea as your own?
- Paranoid of plagiarism, my papers turn into direct quotes galore.
- How do you paraphrase an article?
- Do you summarize each section of the literature?
- Do you summarize the overall point of the literature?
- How do you review the article with your research topic in mind yet avoid biased material selections?
No, really. I want your tips and input.
I am desperate to improve in these areas.
The Advisor That Cares 