What is note taking ?
Ø Writing down ideas from lectures and readings in our own words.
Why should we take notes?
v Helps us to pay attention in class.
v Helps us study for Final exam.
v Help us improve our memory.
v Help us take ownership of ideas.
v Help us engage our senses.
v Help us organize and process data and information.
v Help the lectures test student on how well they captures given information.
How we should take notes?
ü Seating near the front or center for better vision and hearing.
ü Avoid distraction
ü Complete inventory
ü Write Date and label notes
ü Give space to write
ü Use your own language
ü Use Abbreviations
ü Use cornell Note taking
Cornell Note Method
l Two Column Method
l Outlining
l Mapping Method
l Sentences Method
While taking Notes
² We should be an aggressive(don’t being Rude)
² Don’t be a passive listener
² Ask question if it permitted
² Observe the Lecturer Mood
How do we Prepare for class?
Ø Do pre-reading and homework
Ø Review syllabus
Ø Preview previous notes
Ø Look up key words prior to class
Ø Plan on listening 80% of the time and 20% of the time
Ø Write the date at the top of your paper for notes.
Ø Leave spaces between the lines so that you can add information later.
What Should we do if The Lecturer is not too interesting?
ü Pay attention to the ACT of writing
ü Ask Question
ü Sit in front of the room(harder to fall asleep)
How do we review after a class?
² Review notes along with the book
² Create our own examples
² Discuss and compare notes with others
² Re-write notes
² Practice those skills you wish to develop
² Ask professor for clarification
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