Note Taking

For clues about test material Why should I take notes? New information To concentrate To recall what was said To study quicker later For clues about test material

When should I take notes? Lectures PPT Video Class discussions Reading a textbook Reviewing for a test

Where should I take notes? loose leaf paper spiral index cards Post It notes 09/10/14 Science Notes Info info info info Pg # 3

What should I take notes about? 1) New (to you) 2) Relevant Dates Images Names Formulas Theories Examples Definitions Questions Pros & Cons 3) Teacher clues Wrote on board Emphasized Repeated Verbal Summaries

Briefly - in your own words Well-spaced Show relationships How should I take notes? Briefly - in your own words Well-spaced Show relationships  Illustrations, examples & diagrams  Stay Organized – have a system to find notes later

Create & Use Abbreviations

HEADINGS for main ideas & concepts Note Taking Process Linear Notes vs Mapping Notes HEADINGS for main ideas & concepts Subheadings for points within ideas Subject in center 1 branch per point More branches for details & examples

Linear Notes: Roman Numerals Main Topic Sub-topic Sub-sub-topic 1 Sub-sub-topic 2 Details Sub-topic2 Sub-topic 3 Main Topic 2 Sub-topic 2 Main Topic 3

Linear Notes: Bullet Points MAIN TOPIC Sub-topic Sub-sub-topic 1 Sub-sub-topic 2 Details Sub-topic2 Sub-topic 3 MAIN TOPIC 2 Sub-topic 2 MAIN TOPIC 3 MAIN TOPIC Sub-topic Sub-sub-topic 1 Sub-sub-topic 2 Details Sub-topic2 Sub-topic 3 MAIN TOPIC 2 Sub-topic 2 MAIN TOPIC 3

Linear Notes: 2 Column Notes

Mapping Notes: Mind Mapping

Mapping Notes: Mind Mapping More Samples

Mapping Notes: Shrinking Notes

ANY Type of Notes: The Cornell System

A Quick Checklist Legibly Use key words In your own words Raise questions Before taking new notes –review main ideas

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