Research Journal Template - click here for an example:
MLA Heading:
1. TOPIC:___________________________________________________________
2. SOURCE: __________________________________________________________________
3. WORK CITED Entry (Use MLA Format!): _________________________________________________________________
4. Explain why you chose this source and how you found it:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. List three important facts/points/quotes you acquired from this particular source: Parenthetically Cite them ( )!
a. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. How did this source help in your research process?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Explain where you will go next for information and why:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. On the back of your journal, Do a SOAPS for this source.
S= Subject
O = Occasion
A = Audience – the original one!
P = Purpose
S = Speaker