1. STAR Note Taking Writing to Learn Based on Cornell Note Taking Techniques Ron Runyan, Presenter

2. STAR S et up paper T ake notes A fter class R eview notes

3. STARRon Runyan Notetaker9-5-07 Period 1 Set up your paper Take notes After class Review notes Name Date Period …upper right corner Title…upper left corner Fold or draw line

4. STARRon Runyan Notetaker9-5-07 Period 1 1. Paraphrase 2. Be a selective listener 3. Use cues for memory: caps, underline, colors 4. Don’t worry about spelling 5. Use abbreviations

5. STARRon Runyan Notetaker9-5-07 Period 1 1. Edit notes ASAP 2. Work with partner if possible 3. Use highlighters to emphasize 4. Know what you need clarification on 5. Fill in left hand column

6. STARRon Runyan Notetaker9-5-07 Period 1  read notes regularly  cover right side and quiz yourself  paraphrase answers  summarize your notes There is a formula for creating Cornell notes. Notes serve a purpose and you must use your notes to increase comprehension.

7. STARRon Runyan Notetaker9-5-07 Period 1 What does STAR mean? S et up paper T ake notes A fter class R eview notes Name / Date / Period (upper right corner) Title (upper left corner) Fold or draw line 1. Paraphrase 2. Be a selective listener 3. Use cues for memory caps, underline, colors 4. Don’t worry about spelling 5. Use abbreviations 1. Edit notes ASAP 2. Work w/partner if possible (study buddy) 3. Use highlighters to emphasize 4. Know what you need clarification on 5. Fill in left hand column (create Questions from right side material)  read notes regularly  cover right side and quiz yourself  paraphrase answers  summarize your notes How do you set up your paper for taking notes? How do I take effective notes? What should I do with my notes after class? How do I review my Notes? Summary There is a formula for creating Cornell notes. Notes serve a purpose and you must use your notes to increase comprehension.