1. PAGES 81-86 IN SURVIVAL BOOK Taking Effective Notes & How to Read a Textbook

2. Why Take Notes? Remembering details Turns listening into an active process Changes the message that you are sending

3. IN A WORD…. EVERYTHING What do I take notes on?

4. What do I actually write? Listen, process and write all at the same time Depends on what style you use

5. Other Helpful Tips Be mindful of where you are Choose your seat carefully Get enough sleep Do not go hungry Temperature of class Come to class prepared Listen for verbal cues Watch for physical cues

6. Reading Survey

7. Pros Cons Helps you be prepared for class Reinforces lecture Visual aides Practice problems Standardizes courses Expensive! No story line Complex Pros and Cons of Textbooks

8. Tips from Page 85 and 86 Start with a positive attitude Choose a good environment Do not procrastinate Review Notes First Skim ahead Do it in Chunks Take notes Look up words

9. Tips from Page 85 and 86 Pause to review Create questions, look for answers Turn statements into ?’s Get your ears involved Work with others Use Practice problems Take breaks Get rid of distractions Work on reading faster