Types of Note-Taking
Why take notes?
Losing Information
How to prepare to take notes?
Know what to write
100

This type note-taking is the most simple and efficient

Cornell Methods

100

Notes serve as a _______ of information

file

100
What percentage of information is forgotten after 20 minutes?

47%

100

Where should you look for valuable information that will be covered in class?

Syllabus

100

Instructors usually _________ before or after an important idea

Pause

200

With this note-taking method you would write down the points in an organized pattern, based on space indentation.

Outline Method

200

Taking notes helps you become an ______  ______ and a ________  _____________

Active Listener; Critical Thinker

200

What percentage of information is lost after 1 day?

62%

200

Material in class is usually more important than what?

The textbook

200

Instructors often use _______ to emphasize an important idea

repetition

300

You would use this note-taking method to focus on both facts and relationships

Charting Method

300

This type of listening is what you do when you watch a sitcom on television or have a casual conversation with someone.

Passive Listening

300

What percentage of information is lost after 2 days?

69%

300

Who should you ask for sample test questions before preparing to study?

Your instructor or other students

300

When taking notes you should write _________

legibly

400

You would use this note-taking method when there is heavy content being shared very fast.

Sentence Method

400

This type of listening is when you listen carefully to make sure you understand and learn the information that is being conveyed.

Active Listening

400

What percentage of information is lost after 10 weeks?

75%

400

A negative ______ can affect how much effort you put into a class

attitude

400

When taking notes you do not have to worry about ________ or _______

Grammar or Spelling

500

This note-taking method can cover lines for memory review and relationships

Mapping Method

500

Notes help you to remember what?

information

500

What percentage of information is lost after 15 weeks?

95%

500

If you have to miss class who should you ask for notes?

Another student

500

When taking notes you should use your _________ ________

own words

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