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With plenty of note-taking tips and apps available, online and in paper form, it\u2019s become extremely easy to take note of information, ideas, or thoughts. As simple as it is to write down an idea or jot down a quote, the skill of academic research and writing for a thesis paper is on another level entirely. And keeping a record or an archive of all of the information you need can quickly require a very organized system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s note-taking and then there\u2019s smart note-taking.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The use of index cards seems old-fashioned considering that note-taking apps (psst! <\/span>Hypernotes<\/span><\/a>) offer better functionality and are arguably more user-friendly. However, software is only there to help aid our individual workflow and thinking process. That\u2019s why understanding and learning how to properly research, take notes and write academic papers is still a highly valuable skill.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Start Writing! But Where to Start\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Writing <\/span>academic papers<\/span><\/a> is a vital skill most students need to learn and practice. Academic papers are usually time-intensive pieces of written content that are a requirement throughout school or at University. Whether a topic is assigned or you have to choose your own, there\u2019s little room for variation in how to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Popular and purposeful in analyzing and evaluating the knowledge of the author as well as assessing if the learning objectives were met, research papers serve as information-packed content. Most of us may not end up working jobs in academic professions or be researchers at institutions, where writing research papers is also part of the job, but we often read such papers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the fact that most research papers or dissertations aren\u2019t often read in full, journalists, academics, and other professionals regularly use academic papers as a basis for further literary publications or blog articles. The standard of academic papers ensures the validity of the information and gives the content authority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no-nonsense in research papers. To make sure to write convincing and correct content, the research stage is extremely important. And, naturally, when doing any kind of research, we take notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Take Notes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are particular <\/span>standards defined for writing academic papers<\/span><\/a>. In order to meet these standards, a specific amount of background information and researched literature is required. Taking notes helps keep track of read\/consumed literary material as well as keeps a file of any information that may be of importance to the topic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The aim of writing isn\u2019t merely to advertise fully formed opinions, but also serves the purpose of <\/span>developing opinions worth sharing in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Note-Taking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Note-taking<\/b> (sometimes written as <\/span>notetaking or <\/span>note-taking) is the practice of recording information from different sources and platforms. <\/span>For academic writing, note-taking is the process of obtaining and compiling information that answers and supports the research paper’s questions and topic. <\/span>Notes can be in one of three forms: summary, paraphrase, or direct quotation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note-taking is an excellent process useful for anyone to turn individual thoughts and information into organized ideas ready to be communicated through writing. Notes are, however, only as valuable as the context. Since notes are also a byproduct of the information we consume daily, it\u2019s important to categorize information, develop connections, and establish relationships between pieces of information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Type of Notes Can I Take?<\/strong><\/h2>\n