1. Taking and making notes
Unit 5

2. What are we going to do today?
look at different ways of organizing notes
practice a system of taking reading notes together
learn to work with the Cornell system of note- taking
master and apply systems for taking notes during both reading and lecture academic activities

3. What are notes for? Why should we take notes?
Why do you think we should take notes?

4. Why should we take notes?
good notes help you study more effectively
cut down the amount of information you need to handle
help you think actively about what you are reading/listening to
writing down is study in itself (by processing it in your head you’re actually learning)

5. What makes good notes? NO - writing down everything you read/hear
YES - actively deciding
what to note
how it should be noted
how the notes are to be used

6. Good notes should be well organised
types of organisation
linear (topic is outlined one point after another)
pattern (the shape of the notes shows how the main ideas are related)
indentation
flow charts
spacing
diagrams and graphs
numbering/lettering
mind maps/spider diagrams

8. Flowchart
shows how ideas relate to one another, how they ‘flow’

9. Diagrams and graphs

10. Mind maps (spider diagrams)
for visual learning
used for showing how ideas relate
particularly useful when brainstorming ideas
they can help you recall information you already know

11. Mind maps are considered to be a type of spider diagram
The elements of a mind map are arranged according to the importance of the concepts
By presenting ideas in a radial, graphical, nonlinear manner, mind maps encourage a brainstorming approach to planning and organizing tasks

12. Why use mind maps? Advantages of mind maps: More brain friendly
The brain is capable of processing hundreds of images a second
The organisation reflects how the brain remembers, linking facts/memories
Easy to review
The process of creating a mind map deepens learning
Disadvantages of traditional linear notes:
Energy and time wasted writing down useless words
Other information may be missed
Take longer to read and review
Associations and connections between key words and ideas not readily apparent
Attention wanders easily
Lack of color and other visual qualities handicap memory

13. Annotation = a short explanation or opinion added to a text or picture
‘writing between the lines’ (and in the margins)

14. The function of notes and annotating
notes about the points in the text/lecture
notes about what the points bring to your mind

15. Abbreviations and symbols

16. Cornell Notes A systematic format for condensing and organising notes.
These notes can be taken from any source of information, such as fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, lectures, text books, etc.
Long sentences are avoided; symbols or abbreviations are used instead.
To assist with future reviews, students write relevant questions or key words in the left column.
Record as soon as possible so that the lecture and questions will be fresh in the student's mind, usually within 24 hours.

17. Cornell Notes
Students then write a brief summary in the bottom five to seven lines of the page.
This helps to increase understanding of the topic.
When studying for either a test or quiz, the student has a concise but detailed and relevant record of previous classes.
When reviewing the material, the student can cover the note-taking (right) column while attempting to answer the questions/keywords in the key word or cue (left) column.

18. Layout

19. Cornell notes taken in a history class

20. BEWARE OF PLAGIARISM!
ALWAYS write down where your notes have been taken from
if you use them later in an essay or talk , you MUST INDICATE that they are not your own ideas, otherwise you may be accused of plagiarism and failed
later in the course we will learn to quote from different sources – for now REMEMBER to always write down the name of the author and the source (book, lecture etc.)

21. Taking notes when reading - concise & precise -
ASK YOURSELF about:
the purpose of the notes
essay
exam
background information
the best method
linear notes (e.g. Cornell)
mind map (spider graph)
chart or diagram

22. ‘Sick Work Places’ p. 62 read the article
make two sets of notes (online or in your notebook)
linear notes
mind map

23. Taking notes when listening
spoken communication differs from writing
consider
way of speaking (emphasis, repeating, etc.)
use of aids (blackboard, projector etc.)
use of set expressions (‘okay’, ‘right’ etc.)

24. Do your teachers do this?

25. Let’s practice taking notes!
we’re going to watch three short TED talks
Mohamed Ali: The link between unemployment and terrorism
Kamal Meattle: How to grow fresh air
David Burkus: Why you should know how much your coworkers get paid
take Cornell notes (remember the points we talked about in the lesson)
afterwards you’ll get the time to discuss
if we have time, we’ll try to recreate these TED talks at the end of the lesson

26. Mohamed Ali The link between unemployment and terrorism

27. Kamal Meattle How to grow fresh air

28. David Burkus Why you should know how much your coworkers get paid