Class Activity 2.7.23 (How to Analyze Secondary Research)

  1. Find a credible source that aligns with the focus of your project
  2. Separate into sections resembling those in the journal (introduction, methodology, Study 1, Study 2, etc.)
    1. Makes data more searchable
  3. Copy quotes from each section that you could reference in your project
    1. Highlight/bold important parts of each quote (keywords, phrases, etc.)
    2. Color code your evidence (make it easy to absorb)
  4. Put citation at the bottom
  5. Interpret each quote and its relationship to your project (write down ideas as they pop in your head)
    1. Sometimes, you can save a source and forget how to use it in the future
  6. Add tags/keywords into your notes to find research easily later

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