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How do I collate my information?

Here is a little known fact - research should take more time than writing the coursework - a lot more time.

Collating your information should be FUN and easy as long as you follow these simple guidelines:-

• Do not plagiarize - you will be caught ( are you sick of me telling you this!)
• Always make note of all the sources you've used and keep it safe.
• Use quotation marks for everything you copy directly from a source.
• Never highlight notes - ALWAYS make them in your own handwriting with bullet points - this will make sure you avoid plagiarism
• Try and use a sensible amount of sources - there is such a thing as too many - and too few!
• Try and research with friends, get together in small groups and make notes individually from a variety of sources and then gather your information together on large pieces of paper under "banner headings" - this will ensure you enjoy gathering information and have a variety of sources gathered in a much quicker time!
• Try and be adventurous in your sources - books and the internet are not your only options - TV, film, interviews and magazines to name but a few are great sources too!