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Note-Taking

Taking Notes
 Problems in note-taking:

1- too many notes


2- trying to write everything word for
word which is of course an
impossible task
3- poor preparation: scraps of paper;
messy notes
What Do We Take Note of?
 You cannot take note of everything, you
cannot do it anyway;
 Remember taking notes cannot replace your
short term memory. It supplements memory.
 Be selective; we note the essentials, the
linking things between ideas, how one idea
links with another idea, contrasts between
ideas; the transitions;
 Notes should be written in a clearly set out
form to help you move between ideas;
How should we take notes?
• The essential tools are pen and paper,
a spiral-bound pad,
• Work vertically: it is
easier to write and to recall.
• Try not to write everything down
• You must retain ideas rather than words in your
memory; memory comes first
 have a proper layout of the page, write keywords,
idea reminders, and write those things that help
you to remember such as figures, names, dates, etc.
How should we take notes?
• If it is a longer speech, notes can be a record of
the basic information structure of the longer
speech;
• Take notes in the language that best suits your
needs and helps you recall better.
• There are commonly used symbols and
abbreviations in interpreting, but there is no
one way of note-taking; ultimately you have to
develop your own system that suits you
through your experience.
How should we take notes?
 Using symbols is a very helpful step in taking notes:
# number - minus + plus = equal
< less than > more than % percentage
$ money  increase  decrease  happy
 sad OK alright w/ with & and
Pal Palestinians Isr Israel Egy Egypt Gz Gaza
 it's all up to you, devise your own symbol system
• Use nouns and verbs as they trigger memory
• Write consonants without vowels
• Take brief notes of concrete information such as names,
places, dates, descriptions, years,
Note-Taking

 Exercise

 Take Notes of the following texts:

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