Cornell Notes

What are Cornell notes? “The Cornell note-taking system is a note taking system devised in the 1950s by Walter Pauk, an education professor at Cornell University. Pauk advocated its use in his best selling How to Study in College.” To learn more Cornell notes visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Notes

We can use Cornell notes to help us study for tests and quizzes.

Where do we write key words and vocabulary words? On the left side of the page.

What are some of the ways that we can take Cornell notes? There are a number of ways that we can take Cornell notes. Bullet points Outline Definitions Drawings Graphics Thinking maps

Why is it important to come back to the notes and revise the information? The notes need to be reviewed and revised to make sure they are accurate. The notes are never reviewed. They are to stay exactly as written with no revisions. The notes are a working tool that needs to be reviewed, revised, and summarized. The notes are to be erased and rewritten completely each time they are reviewed. All of the above

Match the words to their related ideas: Vocabulary Word The way in which it is written. Key Words Brief review of content Summary Definition Title Explanations in context Format Name of Lecture, book, or article.