Below is a list of guidelines to follow in extracting information and recording information from books, microfilm, or another person.
- Use uniform size paper.
- At the top of the paper list:
- your name as researcher
- the date
- the scope of the search (such as: jurisdiction, locality, names, time period covered)
- List the source completely.
- This may include such information as:
- book title, author’s name, volume, page.
- film name or description, film number, page.
- the name and address of the person being interviewed.
- List anything necessary to help you or someone else find the same material at a later date.
- This may include such information as:
- Copy the entry just as it is found, including headings. If you make your own comments or observations, place them in brackets [ ] so that others will know that they are yours.
- File your notes in your filing system as soon as possible, typing them first if you wish.
Sample Pages for Note Taking