1. Why Focus on Note Taking?
Note taking enhances students’ ability to identify the relevant information presented in a learning experience.
Note taking provides a structure for organizing relevant information in such a way that it captures the main ideas and supporting detailing.
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2. What Does the Research Indicate about Note Taking?
Verbatim note taking is, perhaps, the least effective way to take notes.
Notes should be considered a work in progress.
Notes should be used as study guides for tests.
The more notes that are taken, the better.
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3. What is the format for Cornell Notes?