Note Taking EIU 1111: University Foundations

Agenda Making the most of Lectures Taking Notes Practicing

Commit to Class Anticipate Be on Time Don’t Miss Classes Do the Assignments

Concentrate Minimize Distractions Listen Actively

Connect Ideas Paraphrase what you hear Relate key ideas to what you already know Make a note of unknown words Own your confusion Get involved

Note Taking Develop YOUR style Choose the best method Summary Method Outline Method Cornell Method Question Technique Concept Maps

Summary Method Monitor the lecture Summarize what is said Translate Time consuming Auditory learning

Outline Method Summarizes Key Point (headings) Don’t have to follow standard outline formulas – don’t get distracted Shows relationships Great study prep tool Analysis and Critical Thinking Learners

Cornell Method Divide paper into 3 sections Right side – notes during class Left side – Heading/questions – after class Bottom – summary/questions/comments

Cornell Method Note Taking Styles What is my best style? Note Taking Styles: Different styles a person can use based upon learning styles: -Summary -Outline -Cornell -Question -Concept

Question Technique Similar to the Cornell Method Questions, instead of key phrases Prep for Test

Concept Maps Visual Tool Used during or after lectures For visual learning Don’t spend too much time on being creative

Concept Maps Good Listener in lecture Get rest Avoid Distractions Take notes Legible Key Ideas Listen for test possibilities Summarize Regular Sleep Naps Shut out noise Sit near Front Eat Breakfast

Master Note-Taking Clearly Identify the Class Reduce to Key Ideas Take Notes from all Relevant Input Don’t Erase Mistakes Abbreviate Review Notes Often Tape Lectures Selectively Organize Request Feedback about your Notes

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