Keep source notes that another person can follow

Capture enough to return

Record the title, author or organisation, publication date where available and a stable source address. Add the date you accessed online material. These details help someone locate the source and understand which version you consulted.

Separate quotation from interpretation

Keep direct quotations clearly marked and distinguish them from your summary. Add a note on why the source matters to the question. This reduces confusion when several sources use similar language or reach different conclusions.

Record limits and gaps

Note missing context, uncertain dates or reasons a source may not fit the task. A collection of references becomes more useful when the selection and limitations are visible. Information curation is a process of organising judgement as well as organising documents.

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