How you take notes as you do your research is important. You shouldn't write down every word you read. Rather, take down pertinent facts in lists or as bullet points. Don't copy large portions to quote. Your paper should be in your own voice.
As you read, don't pass over information because you're just not sure whether it will be useful. This is a very common and costly mistake in research. More often than not, you find that the passed-over tidbit is critical to your paper, and then you won't find it again.
Check out these helpful websites: the Hunter College Reading and Writing Center and the University of Toronto website and from a Lakewood Library.
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