Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved Navigating Your Future: Principles for Student Success By James G. Beierlein & Barbara K. Wade Chapter Four Note Taking Skills Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved What to Do Before Class Complete all outside assignments before class Review the notes from the previous class and the outside assignments just before class Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved What to Do Before Class Find a seat in the center of the room near the front Bring the proper materials to class each day Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved What to Do During Class Constantly evaluate the material presented Use Cornell style format for note taking Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved What to Do During Class Write down specific items such as definitions, formulas, dates, and so on Leave lots of white space Mark each page with date, page number, subject and course name Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved What to Do During Class Use a 3-ring notebook for each course Write on one side of the paper Use pictures, diagrams and other artwork Use abbreviations, shorthand & symbols Listen for clues from your professors Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved What to Do After Class Review class notes within 24 hours of class Used color coded highlighting to identify categories of items - ex. blue = formula, green = definition Fill in left hand column of Cornell note taking system with key words and phrases Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved What to Do After Class Conduct a weekly review session for each class Develop mind maps from your notes after completing each major topic or chapter Review your notes from the previous class the day before the next class using the key words and phrases Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved Skillful Note Taking Allows you to “see” your notes Captures key words and phrases Requires active listening or reading Can be applied to lectures or reading assignments Chapter 4 Copyright 2002 Houghton Mifflin Company- All Rights Reserved