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Study Source Card Template
Copy a study source card template with quote, paraphrase, question, and check variants, filling notes, and source boundaries.
Updated 2026-06-25
Use this template when research notes need to stay tied to their source instead of becoming loose facts in a draft.
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# Study Source Cards
Project:
Review date:
Required citation style:
| Source | Locator | Lane | Note | Next action |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Title or author] | [page, slide, timestamp, URL note] | quote | [short exact wording] | [confirm use] |
| [Title or author] | [page or section] | paraphrase | [idea in your own words] | [connect to claim] |
| [Title or author] | [location] | question | [what this raises] | [ask or test] |
| [Title or author] | [missing] | check | [what is unclear] | [verify before draft] |
## Variants
- History project: add primary or secondary source.
- Science report: add method, result, or limitation.
- Literature essay: add theme, character, or passage.
## Boundary Reminders
- Keep exact wording separate from your own summary.
- Do not treat this as a finished bibliography.
- Resolve check rows before using them as evidence.
Useful variants
- History research cards
- Science source notes
- Literature passage cards
- Video lesson source cards
- Group project evidence sheet
How to adapt it
Replace bracketed text with your details, remove sections you do not need, and keep the final version short enough for the reader to act on.
FAQ
Can this be used for videos?
Yes. Use timestamp instead of page number and keep the source title visible.
What should be removed before sharing?
Remove private class details, account links, grades, and any source access notes that should not be public.
How many cards should I make?
Make enough to support claims and questions, not one card for every sentence.
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