# CitationDesk Student Research Workflow Kit

This kit is a practical worksheet for students who are moving from sources to a finished paper. Use it in CitationDesk, Word, Notes, Obsidian, OneNote, or any writing tool that lets you keep structured notes.

## 1. Assignment Intake

Copy the assignment requirements before collecting sources.

- Course:
- Assignment name:
- Due date:
- Required citation style:
- Minimum word count:
- Maximum word count:
- Required source count:
- Required source type:
- Required sections:
- Instructor-specific formatting notes:

## 2. Source Triage

Use this before deciding whether a source belongs in the paper.

- Full citation:
- DOI:
- PDF or stable link:
- Publication year:
- Peer reviewed:
- Relevance rating: Will use / Maybe / No
- Why this source belongs:
- Why this source might not belong:
- Key search terms found in this source:

## 3. Journal Article Reading Checklist

Read with the paper in mind.

- What question is the article trying to answer?
- What problem or gap does it identify?
- What method or evidence does it use?
- What are the main findings?
- What does the article prove, suggest, or fail to prove?
- What limitation matters for my paper?
- What sentence or idea could support my argument?
- What citation will I likely use?

## 4. Source Notes Template

Use one block per source.

### Citation

Paste the citation here.

### Summary

Write three to five sentences in your own words.

### Evidence

List the strongest findings, data points, examples, or claims.

### Assessment

Explain whether the source is credible, current enough, and relevant enough.

### Connection to My Paper

State exactly how this source could help the assignment.

### Caution

Note any weakness, limitation, bias, missing DOI, old date, or mismatch with the assignment.

## 5. Draft Bridge

Before drafting, turn notes into paragraph jobs.

- Background source:
- Definition source:
- Main support source:
- Counterpoint or limitation source:
- Application source:
- Biblical, ethical, or professional integration source:
- Source I may delete:

## 6. Word Export Check

Before submitting the final Word document:

- Title page complete:
- Running head or student/professional APA requirement checked:
- Headings match assignment:
- In-text citations match reference list:
- Reference list alphabetized:
- Journal titles italicized:
- Volume numbers italicized:
- Hanging indents applied:
- DOI links checked:
- Word count checked:

## 7. Final Question

If an instructor asks, "How do you know?", each factual claim should point to either a source, professional experience, or a clearly labeled application of the evidence.