Start with the essentials
Good notes make relationships and unanswered questions visible.
Separate the author’s claims from your own response and record enough bibliographic detail to find the source again.
Put it into practice
Revisit notes after a delay and turn the main ideas into questions for retrieval practice.
Create a short working document for this activity. Record the decisions you make, the sources you consult and any questions that need an authoritative answer. Revisit the document after receiving feedback rather than treating the first version as final.
A practical reflection
- What is the specific outcome you want from this activity?
- Which information is verified, and which assumptions still need checking?
- What is the smallest useful action you can take next?
- Who can provide relevant, qualified feedback?