1. Note Taking

2. Why is note taking important?

3. Strategy #1 Boxes and Bullets
Use primarily for main ideas and supporting details
Works for most texts
Benefits:
Can clearly see main ideas
Easy to transfer into a writing draft
Helps determine importance
Keep in mind:
Find main ideas first
Leave space to add more supporting details later on

4. Strategy #2 Cornell Works for all texts Benefits: Keep in mind:
Use summary to check for understanding
Review and reflect in the left column after reading/listening/viewing
Faster
Keep in mind:
Notes must be summarized and reviewed for main ideas and key questions after notes are taken

5. Strategy #3 Outline Works for most texts Benefits: Keep in mind:
Helps to understand relationships between main ideas and details
Helps to determine hierarchy of importance
Keep in mind:
Find main ideas first
Leave extra space in case more details need to be added as you take notes