NORMA APA FICHAJE TEXTUAL Y DE RESUMEN

Summary

This video script guides participants through the process of creating textual, paraphrase, and summary cards for research. It explains how to select, organize, and record information from sources using these cards, with a focus on maintaining accuracy in citations. Textual cards transcribe information verbatim, paraphrase cards restate information in the researcher’s own words, and summary cards condense key ideas. The script emphasizes the importance of proper referencing and cohesion when summarizing. The filing system ensures that researchers can effectively organize and retrieve information as they work on their projects.

Takeaways

• 😀 The session focuses on creating textual and summary cards, emphasizing the format, contents, and types of content cards.
• 😀 Content filing is essential for organizing and collecting relevant information from various sources such as books, journals, and theses.
• 😀 Textual cards are used for transcribing literal information from a source, maintaining accuracy and consistency in the transcription process.
• 😀 When selecting textual content, important sentences should be underlined, copied exactly as they appear in the original text, and proper citations should be included.
• 😀 Paraphrase cards are used when rewriting information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning of the source.
• 😀 In paraphrasing, it's essential not to change the meaning of the original text, and citations must still be included at the end of the paraphrased content.
• 😀 The summary card involves summarizing a topic methodically by selecting key ideas, paraphrasing them, and organizing them logically with proper transitions.
• 😀 To create an effective summary, the content should be paraphrased carefully, ensuring the original meaning is retained, and ideas are linked coherently.
• 😀 When preparing a summary card, be sure to include the source data in an abbreviated form, with the author’s last name, year of publication, and relevant page numbers or paragraphs.
• 😀 Summary sheets are created by reading the text, underlining the important ideas, paraphrasing them, and combining them into a coherent summary with proper citations.
• 😀 The session emphasizes the importance of using cohesion mechanisms like connectors and references to maintain the logical flow of ideas in the summary.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the session described in the transcript?

The main objective of the session is to teach how to create textual and summary sheets, focusing on their format, content, and proper citation methods.

What are the different types of content cards mentioned in the session?

The types of content cards mentioned are textual cards, paraphrase cards, and summary cards.

What is the purpose of a textual card?

A textual card is used to record information exactly as it appears in the source, preserving the original wording and format.

How do you select information for a textual card?

You select information by identifying relevant content that relates to your research variable, then carefully transcribing it, including errors if they exist, and placing it within quotation marks.

What is the difference between a textual card and a paraphrase card?

A textual card records the information exactly as it appears in the source, while a paraphrase card expresses the information in your own words, maintaining the original meaning.

What should you do when paraphrasing a source?

When paraphrasing, you should ensure that the meaning of the original text is not altered, and use your own words to express the information.

How should you handle errors when transcribing directly from a source?

If an error appears in the original text, you should indicate it by writing *sic* in brackets after the error to show that it was in the original text.

What is the process for creating a summary card?

To create a summary card, you must carefully read the text, underline the key ideas, paraphrase them using your own words, and link them coherently while maintaining the author's intended meaning.

What data is included at the end of every content card?

At the end of each content card, you must include a brief reference with the author's last name, year of publication, and page number(s) from which the information was taken.

How is the content in a summary card structured?

In a summary card, the content is structured by paraphrasing the main ideas, ordering them logically with appropriate connectors, and citing the source in an abbreviated format at the end.