Note-Taking

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 2 The Note-Taking Process Flows Review Record Observe Notes

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 3 Observe Set the stage –Complete outside assignments –Bring the right materials –Sit front and center –Conduct a short pre-class review –Clarify your intentions

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 4 Observe “Be here now” in class –Accept your wandering mind –Notice your writing –Be with the instructor –Notice your environment –Postpone debate

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 5 Observe “Be here now” in class –Let go of judgments about lecture styles –Participate in class activities –Relate the class to your goals –Think critically about what you hear

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 6 Observe Watch for clues –Be alert to repetition –Listen for introductory, concluding, and transition words and phrases –Watch the board or overhead projector

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 7 Observe Watch for clues –Watch the instructor’s eyes –Highlight the obvious clues –Notice the instructor’s interest level

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 8 Record The Cornell format: using the cue column Format your paper: draw a vertical line two inches from the left edge—the cue column Take notes, leaving the cue column blank Condense your notes in the cue column Write a summary at the bottom of each page

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 9 Record Create mind maps –Mind maps are visual patterns that provide a framework for recall –They work on both verbal and nonverbal levels –Creating a mind map helps you think from general to specific

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 10 Record Create mind maps Note-taking Record ObserveReview Be here now Set the stage Watch for clues

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 11 Record Create mind maps –Give yourself plenty of room –Determine the main concept of the lecture –Use key words only –Jazz it up –Create links –Combine formats

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 12 Record Create Outlines –An outline shows the relationship between major points and supporting ideas –Outlining occupies your attention –Play with variations

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 13 Record Use pictures and diagrams Lungs

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 14 Record Use key words Write notes in paragraphs Copy material from the board Use a three-ring binder Use only one side of the paper Use 3  by 5 cards

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 15 Record Keep your own thoughts separate Use an “I’m lost” signal Label, number, and date all notes Use standard abbreviations Leave blank space Use graphic signals

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 16 Record Use tape recorders effectively Use complete sentences when material is important Take notes in different colors Record effectively when learning online

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 17 Record Combine formats Do what works for you!

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 18 Review Review within 24 hours Edit notes Fill in key words in left-hand column Use your key words as cues to recite

Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 19 Review Conduct short weekly review periods Consider typing up your notes Create mind map summaries