Essential Information:
* Author(s): Last name, First name (e.g., Smith, John)
* Title: Full title of the source (e.g., "The Impact of Climate Change on Global Food Security")
* Publication Information:
* For books: City of publication, Publisher, Year of publication
* For journal articles: Journal title, Volume number, Issue number, Pages
* For websites: Website name, URL, Date accessed (if applicable)
* Type of Source: Book, journal article, website, etc.
Additional Information (Optional but helpful):
* Specific Chapter or Section: If you're using a specific part of a book or journal article, note the chapter or section title.
* Relevant Keywords: Keywords related to the information you found in the source. This can help you easily find the card later.
* Brief Note/Summary: A short note summarizing the main points of the source or how it relates to your research question.
* Direct Quotes: Record any direct quotes you plan to use with page numbers.
Example Bibliography Card:
Front of the Card:
* Author: Smith, John
* Title: The Impact of Climate Change on Global Food Security
* Publication Information: New York, Routledge, 2023
* Type of Source: Book
* Keywords: climate change, food security, global impact, agriculture
* Note: Discusses the effects of climate change on food production and distribution.
Back of the Card:
* (Optional) Direct quotes with page numbers.
Using Bibliography Cards:
* Keep cards organized alphabetically by author's last name.
* Use separate cards for each source.
* Review your cards regularly to ensure you're using information from your sources correctly.
By using bibliography cards, you'll have a well-organized system for keeping track of your research materials and easily incorporating them into your essay. This will help you avoid plagiarism and ensure your essay is properly cited.