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Note Taking

Taking effective notes is important for studying. There are several methods that can be used, including the Cornell method, mind mapping, outlining, charting, and linear notes. The best method depends on the individual and type of class. During lectures, students should write only the main points, examples, and things the lecturer emphasizes. After class, notes should be reviewed, organized, and gaps filled in to help with understanding and exam preparation.

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Note Taking

Taking effective notes is important for studying. There are several methods that can be used, including the Cornell method, mind mapping, outlining, charting, and linear notes. The best method depends on the individual and type of class. During lectures, students should write only the main points, examples, and things the lecturer emphasizes. After class, notes should be reviewed, organized, and gaps filled in to help with understanding and exam preparation.

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NOTE TAKING FOR

STUDYING: HOW TO
EFFECTIVELY DO IT
Outline • Introduction
• Advantages of note taking
• How to
– Before lecture/class
session
– During lecture/class
session
– After lecture/class session
• Types
– Summary of types
What is • The practice of taking
note down information from
another source.
taking?
• The information taken
down is taken in a
systematic way so that it
can be found and used
easily.
• Different from how it is
done at secondary
education level.
Advantages • Keeps listeners/students
of effective alert
note taking • Engages minds
• Helps emphasise and
organise information
• Helps create a record of
the topic(s) covered
• Helps listeners/students
remember better
How to? • Read up the topic
(Before • On the day of the class,
lecture/class spend 10 mins reviewing
previous topic
sessions)
• Turn phones to silent
mode, only check for
notifications from family
• Make sure note taking
equipment is on hand
– Paper or Notebook
better? To be discussed!
How to? • Start new lecture/class
(During session on a new page.
lecture/class • Put a topic title/heading at
top of the page
sessions)
• Write on one side of page
only, start a new
paper/page when that side
is filled
Paper Pros
Notebook • Everything in one place
Debate • Saves space

(Notebook)
Cons
• Can’t organise notes like how
you would for loose paper
• Limited space
Paper Pros
Notebook • Can always start on a new
Debate paper
• Can easily compare with
(Loose other papers
Paper)
Cons
• Easily disorganised with
other class notes and/or lost
-> consider a folder for each
class?
A solution • Best of Notebook + Paper
for the = Loose leaf/paper
debate? notebook/folder
• If above
unavailable/unattainable
– Individual folders by
subject (for loose papers)
OR
– Individual notebooks by
subject
Click icon to add picture
Best of Notebook
+ Paper = Loose
leaf/paper
notebook/folder
Click icon to add picture

Individual
folders by
subject
Individual
notebooks by
subject
How to? • Use texting lingo.

(During • Use symbols where


applicable (make sure it is
lecture/class understood/known by note
sessions) – taker)
cont. • Write down only the main
points/ideas
• Take note when this “Clues”
appear:
– Anytime lecturer says,
“You need to know this,” or
“This will be on the test.”
How to? • Clues (cont.):

(During – Anytime lecturer repeats


him/herself.
lecture/class – Anything lecturer writes
sessions) – on board or repeats
cont. something very slowly so
that it can be taken down
word for word.
– If lecturer starts talking
more quickly, or loudly, or
with more emphasis.
How to? • Clues (cont.):
– Watch for keywords that
(During shows relationships
lecture/class between ideas. Usually
forms exam questions
sessions) –
– E.g.:
cont.  first, second, third
 especially, most
significant, most
important
 however, on the other
hand
 because, so, therefore,
consequently
How to? • Write down any examples
given (may be seen in exam
(During
questions)
lecture/class • If have any questions, note
sessions) – them down (at the sides of
cont. the notes)
– To ask during the class?
After?
How to? • Date and no. the pages
(After • Review the class topic and
lecture/class clarify the notes taken
sessions) • Apply the notes into an
outline of the topic and
subject.
• Fill in the missing gaps ->
may need to look up
information in books and
other topic related sources
Types of • Explain the following
Note methods with advantages
and disadvantages
Taking
– The Cornel Method
Methods
– Mind-Mapping
– Outlining Method
– Charting Method
– Sentence/linear Method
Summary of • There is no one method
note-taking that is better than the
other.
methods
• It really depends on
– what works best for
student (can understand
the notes? will review it?)
– type of class (topic, etc.)
• It also depends on how
well student prepares for
the class
Conclusion • Read up the topic before class
starts
• Review previous class topic
• Make sure all note taking
utensils are ready
• Don’t copy everything seen or
heard (exc. ones where lecturer
gives examples/ writes on
board). Look out for the
“Clues.”
• Review the topic after class,
make notes easier to understand
QUESTIONS?
References • Write This Down: Note-Taking Strategies for
Academic Success, McKay. B (2012), The Art of
Manliness. Available at: (https
://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/01/27/write-this
-down-note-taking-strategies-for-academic-succ
ess
/)
• 7 Note-Taking Skills Every College Student Should
Have, Student Life; California College San Diego
Blog (2012). Available at: (https://
www.cc-sd.edu/blog/7-note-taking-skills-every-co
llege-student-should-have
)
• Note Taking Strategies, Academics; Saint Mary’s
College of California (no date) Available at: (
https://
www.stmarys-ca.edu/academics/academic-resour
ces-support/student-academic-support-services/t
utorial-academic-skills-4
)
• HOW TO TAKE STUDY NOTES: 5 EFFECTIVE
NOTE TAKING METHODS, Oxford Learning

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