1. HOW TO TAKE NOTES Dr. Tran, Van Hoai
Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering HCMC Uni. of Technology

2. A Note
Notes of Mr. Hoai are more "unreadable"
(wikipedia.org)

3. What is NOTETAKING ?‏ Wikipedia.org
Notetaking is the practice of writing pieces of information, often in an informal or unstructured manner
Important skill for college or university students

4. Concept mapping
A technique for visualizing the relationships among different concepts.

5. Mind map
A diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea

6. Concept Map vs. Mind Map Radial hierarchies or trees
More labels, connections to enhance meaningful learning
Much research
Connections
Separated focus topics
No research

7. Reasons to take notes in Uni.
To remember information
To concentrate in class
To prepare for tests
To know clues of important information
To contain out-of-textbook information
To be an active learner

8. Guidelines for Note-taking (before)
Review text/material assigned or related
Arrive soon enough to get organized
Sit in front of room
Date and head each piece of paper with lecture information

9. Guidelines for Note-taking (during)
Concentrate on lecture or reading material
Take notes continuously in discussions
Take notes consistently
Take notes selectively
Major points and information
Jot down (brief) details and examples
Translate ideas into your own words
Organize notes in logical form
Write legibly (readably)
Do not concerned spelling and grammar

10. How to find major points
Lecturer behaviours
Pauses before or after them
Repetition to emphasize
Introductory phrases to precede them
Writing them on board

11. Forms of Note-taking Outlining Patterning: flowcharts, diagrams
Listing, margin notes, highlighting
Personal shorthands

12. Guidelines for Note-taking (after)
Highlight keypoints
Fill gaps
Ask other students or lecturer
Co-ordinate lecture notes
Review notes soon (24 hours)
List questions/issues to research/discuss further
File note neatly or logically