How to Record Research Info

A. Give your research topic or topic question and purpose:
B. Give your main points and organize your research findings in direct quotes with MLA citations, like this: “ “ (Last Name page).
Main Point 1:
- Quote 3-5 informative sentences or/and short paragraphs that support this main point, and cite the source for each quote:
Main Point 2:
- Quote 3-5 informative sentences or/and short paragraphs that support this main point, and cite the source for each quote:
Main Point 3:
- Quote 3-5 informative sentences or/and short paragraphs that support this main point, and cite the source for each quote:
Main Point 4:
- Quote 3-5 informative sentences or/and short paragraphs that support this main point, and cite the source for each quote:
(Main Point 5 ...)
C. Under 'Works Cited,' list, in an alphabetical order based on last names, bibliography entries for the used / cited sources--no more, no less:
Source 1:
Source 2:
Source 3:
Source 4:
Source 5:
...
Note:
- Organizing your research info this way will help you stay organized in the research process and will help you draft your research paper much easier.