HOW TO TAKE NOTES Dr. Tran, Van Hoai Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering HCMC Uni. of Technology hoai@cse.hcmut.edu.vn
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What is NOTETAKING ? Wikipedia.org Notetaking is the practice of writing pieces of information, often in an informal or unstructured manner Important skill for college or university students
Concept mapping A technique for visualizing the relationships among different concepts.
Mind map A diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea
Concept Map vs. Mind Map Radial hierarchies or trees More labels, connections to enhance meaningful learning Much research Connections Separated focus topics No research
Reasons to take notes in Uni. To remember information To concentrate in class To prepare for tests To know clues of important information To contain out-of-textbook information To be an active learner
Guidelines for Note-taking (before) Review text/material assigned or related Arrive soon enough to get organized Sit in front of room Date and head each piece of paper with lecture information
Guidelines for Note-taking (during) Concentrate on lecture or reading material Take notes continuously in discussions Take notes consistently Take notes selectively Major points and information Jot down (brief) details and examples Translate ideas into your own words Organize notes in logical form Write legibly (readably) Do not concerned spelling and grammar
How to find major points Lecturer behaviours Pauses before or after them Repetition to emphasize Introductory phrases to precede them Writing them on board
Forms of Note-taking Outlining Patterning: flowcharts, diagrams Listing, margin notes, highlighting Personal shorthands
Guidelines for Note-taking (after) Highlight keypoints Fill gaps Ask other students or lecturer Co-ordinate lecture notes Review notes soon (24 hours) List questions/issues to research/discuss further File note neatly or logically