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Navigating Your Future: Principles for Student Success By James G. Beierlein & Barbara K. Wade Chapter Four Note Taking Skills
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What to Do Before Class
Complete all outside assignments before class
Review the notes from the previous class and the outside assignments just before class
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What to Do Before Class
Find a seat in the center of the room near the front
Bring the proper materials to class each day
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What to Do During Class
Constantly evaluate the material presented
Use Cornell style format for note taking
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What to Do During Class
Write down specific items such as definitions, formulas, dates, and so on
Leave lots of white space
Mark each page with date, page number, subject and course name
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What to Do During Class
Use a 3-ring notebook for each course
Write on one side of the paper
Use pictures, diagrams and other artwork
Use abbreviations, shorthand & symbols
Listen for clues from your professors
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What to Do After Class
Review class notes within 24 hours of class
Used color coded highlighting to identify categories of items - ex. blue = formula, green = definition
Fill in left hand column of Cornell note taking system with key words and phrases
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What to Do After Class
Conduct a weekly review session for each class
Develop mind maps from your notes after completing each major topic or chapter
Review your notes from the previous class the day before the next class using the key words and phrases
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Skillful Note Taking
Allows you to “see” your notes
Captures key words and phrases
Requires active listening or reading
Can be applied to lectures or reading assignments
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