Dr. Ratnaria Wahid International Islamic University, Malaysia. Australian National University, Canberra University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK

Overview Before During After Why take notes?

Useful record Helps memory Helps understanding Helps revision

Important information contained in notes had a 34% chance of being remembered. Information not found in notes had only a 5% chance of being remembered (Howe, 1970). Helps memory Why take notes?

Lecture notes represent important points and ideas, especially those considered most important by your lecturers Useful records Why take notes?

Lecture notes can clarify ideas not fully understood in the text or elaborate on material that the text mentions only briefly. Helps understanding Why take notes?

Lecture notes provides for what is important in the textbook. Lecture notes combined with notes from textbook material are an excellent review for tests. Helps revision Why take notes?

Before Physical preparation

Before Why you need to be physically prepared?

Physical preparation Arrive Early

Physical preparation Sit as near to the front

Physical preparation Bring appropriate stationaries

Before Mental preparation

Mental Preparation Read before class Why read before class? 1. Make the most of class time. 2. Understand the topic and what you don't understand. 3. Participate 4. Show off. 5. Show respect

Mental Preparation Get ready to take notes Gratitude Good thoughts Prayer/ Du’a Aim: Understanding & knowledge

Be Grateful!

Think Good Thoughts

Du’a

Summary: Before class Mental Preparation Read before class Get ready to take notes Physical preparation Arrive Early Sit as near to the front Bring appropriate stationaries

Are you ready to take notes? During lessons

During lessons Understand your lecture style. Did they use powerpoint? Did they just talk? What does your teacher expects you to do? Get your notes evaluated.

During lessons Begin each lecture on a new page. Consider writing on only one side of the paper. This makes for greater legibility and allows for more freedom in organizing your notes when you review them. Dont’t try to use every space on the page

During lessons Date your lecture notes and number all pages.

During lessons Use loose-leaf notebooks. Easy rearrange your notes and to insert additional materials such as handouts, study guides, additional readings,

During lessons Listen Attentively for: reviews given at the beginning of class material written on whiteboard repetition word signals : most importantly… the result is … finally … summaries at the end of the class

During lessons Make it brief Develop and use standard symbols Leave out unimportant words & (and)W/ (with) # (number) W/o (without) ? (question) p. (page) ! (important) < (less than) **(remember this)b/4 (before) s/d (supply and demand) info. (information) sys (system), cx (communication)

During lessons Use indentations or leave blank spaces to distinguish between major and minor points. Use outline form and/or numbering system

During lessons Use margins for questions, comments, notes to yourself on unclear material

During lessons If you miss a statement, write key words, skip a few space and get the information later. Be clear and try your best to complete your notes. Leave a (?) for info that is unclear.

During lessons Cornell Method of Note Taking

During lessons

I’ll rewrite or retype my notes later….

Rewriting notes take a double amount of time. So … DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!

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After class 1. Rework your notes (not redo) 2. Revise notes with classmates 3. Review your notes regularly

After class 1. Rework your notes (not redo) We forget rapidly, so do it as soon as you can : Add extra points Clarify unclear items with classmates (two students see and hear more than one) Compile notes for same courses in one ring binder (use loose-leaf binding) Organize your notes chronologically with titles (can reorganize when review for exams) Draw boxes around assignments and suggested books so that you can identify them quickly

Add extra points

Compile notes for same courses in one ring binder (use loose-leaf binding) Get Organized

Tips: Choose your group wisely Clarify unclear items with classmates (two students see and hear more than one)

After class 2. Revise notes Highlight or underline important points Color-code recurring concepts Use special symbol on emphasized points Incorporate different colors, diagrams, drawings Draw mind map This is useful when you study for test coz it quickly and efficiently remind you the key parts of a lecture.

Highlight Underline Color-code Use special symbol Use different colors Diagrams Drawings

After class 3. Review your notes regularly Review your notes interactively

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