Note Taking Methods
This method involves using indentations, bullet points or numbers to visually distinguish the difference between main points, sub-points and details.
The Outlining Method
1. Focus on what's being said 2. Repeat what you just heard. 3. Ask speaker to expand or clarify. 4. Look for nonverbal signals as well as words used. 5. Listen for requests.
These are the principals of active listening
Decide what is important and what is not, what is clear and what is confusing, and what is new material and what is review.
Sort the Information
Why is Note taking important? Give at least 3 responses from the text.
1. supports your listening efforts. 2. allows you to test your understanding. 3. helps you remember the material better. 4. creates your ultimate study guide 5. gives you a sense of what the instructor thinks is important.
This method involves having 2 columns – one for the main point, theory, learning outcome, and the second for your notes, key-words or questions.
The Cornell Method
Prepare yourself mentally to receive the information the speaker is presenting by following the previous prep questions and by doing your assignments (instructors build upon work presented earlier).
Get your mind in the right space
This is one of the most important things you can do in class. It allows you to clear up any doubts you may have about the material, and helps you take ownership of the material.
Ask Questions
Name 3 ways to keep organized when note-taking
label, number, and date all notes
This method involves putting the keyword, main point or learning outcome in the center of the page and making branches that go from this main point to sub-points, details etc.
The Mind Map Method
Sit toward the front of the room where you can make eye contact with the instructor easily.
Get yourself in the right space
Important ideas go on the left, supporting ideas are indented and noted with capital letters
outlines
The first general note-taking tip. Also a song from "Lion King"
Be Prepared
This method involves using a table to make your notes. You can have separate columns for main points, questions, details etc.
The Charting Method
Eliminate distractions.
Focus on what is being said
The central idea goes in the center of the page, and lines are added for new ideas
concept map
When is the best time to review your notes?
After class (same day)
A sequential listing of ideas as they are presented.
Lists
Learn what signals your instructors tend to use and be on the lookout for them.
Look for signals
A 2-column approach. The left column is the recall column and the right column is used for taking notes using any of the note-taking methods
cornell method
If you are absent, what do you refer to to see what is due or what was covered in class?
The syllabus