1. Chapter 5
Notes

2. The note taking process flows
Notes

3. The note taking process flows
Observing
Notes

4. The note taking process flows
Observing
Notes
Recording

5. The note taking process flows
Reviewing
Observing
Notes
Recording

6. Observing - Set the stage
Complete outside assignments
Bring the right materials
Sit front and center
Conduct a short preclass review
Clarify your intentions
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7. Observing - “Be here now” in class
Accept your wandering mind
Notice your writing
Be with the instructor
Notice your environment
Postpone debate
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8. Observing - “Be here now” in class
Let go of judgments about lecture styles
Participate in class activities
Relate the class to your goals
Think critically about what you hear
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9. Observing - Watch for clues
Be alert to repetition
Listen for introductory, concluding, and transition words/phrases
Watch the board or overhead projector
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10. Also - Watch the instructor’s eyes Highlight the obvious clues
Notice the instructor’s interest level
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11. Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
2 1/2 inches
6 inches

12. Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
2 1/2 inches
6 inches
Lesson Topic

13. Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
2 1/2 inches
6 inches
Lesson Topic
Summary of Information
Major Points
Supporting Details

14. Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
2 1/2 inches
6 inches
Lesson Topic
Summary of Information
Major Points
Supporting Details
Key Words
Dates
Terms

15. Record 2. Create mind maps
Note taking
Record
Observe
Review
Be here now
Set the stage
Watch for clues

16. Record 3. Write notes in outline form
Lesson Topic
I. Major Point
A. Supporting Detail
B. Supporting Detail
II. Major Point
1. Minor Point
2. Minor Point

17. Record 4. Write notes in paragraphs
Lesson Topic--Note taking
Effective note taking consists of three parts: observing, recording, and reviewing.
First, observe an event.
Then, record your observations of the event.
Finally, review what you recorded.

18. Record 5. Use key words Lesson Topic--Note taking Observing Recording
Reviewing

19. Record 6. Use pictures and diagrams

20. Record 6. Use pictures and diagrams
Lungs

21. Record Copy material from the board Use a three-ring binder
Use only one side of paper
Use 3x5 cards
Keep your own thoughts separate
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22. Record Use a “lost” signal Label, number, and date all notes
Use standard abbreviations
Use blank space
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23. Record Use tape recorders effectively Use graphic signals
Use complete sentences when material is important
Take notes in different colors
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24. Review Review within 24 hours Edit notes
Fill in key words in left-hand column
Conduct short weekly review periods
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25. Review Use your key words as cues to recite
Consider typing up your notes
Create mind map summaries
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26. Take notes on reading

27. Take notes on reading
Review Notes

28. Take notes on reading
Review Notes
Research Notes

29. Review notes Similar to notes that you take in class
Mind maps of textbook material
Outline of textbook material

30. Research notes Notes for writing papers and speeches Use 3x5 cards
Source cards
Information cards
Use your own words

31. Concept maps
A visual device
to help you
discover how
the text is organized

32. Concept maps 1. List the key concepts in the text

33. Concept maps 2. Rank the concepts so that they flow
Concept maps 2. Rank the concepts so that they flow from general to specific

34. Concept maps 3. Draw lines that connect the concepts

35. Concept maps 4. Finally, review your map and make additions if needed

36. Remember - the note taking process flows
to success!