Abbreviations
w/
What is "with"
Having completed this prior to class will help you remember and connect the things learned in lecture.
What is "Reading Assignments"
True or False: Active Listening is an important part of effectively taking notes for technical AND non-technical courses
What is "True"
Keep notes _________, not lengthy
What is "brief"
You do this in lecture, why not do it while reading too?
What is "note taking/outline"
introduction
What is "intro"
At the end of class, use your notes to write a brief ________ to help you consolidate the lecture's material
What is "summary"
This is the question you ask when taking notes for non-technical courses (English, social sciences, art, etc.)
What is "What's the Big Idea?"
The minor details support ________, so it is important to listen for signal words and write these down in the outline format
What is "Main Points"
These tools, which are imbedded in texts, are easy to skim or skip over but often have important information or present the material in a different way.
What are graphic organizers, timelines, flow charts etc.
government
What is "govt"
When reading, it is important to organize material into _____ and find a ______ within the information to make it easier to retain
What is "groups" and "pattern"
This is the question you would ask when taking notes for technical courses (science, math, engineering, etc.)
What is "Where's the problem?"
Complete this tip: Listen- _________ -Write
What is "Think"
Make these as you read, flip through them as the days go on and you'll be surprised by your increased understanding of the material in the text
What are "flashcards"
against
What is "vs"
Just before class, it is a good idea to do this to help remember where lecture left off last and to gear up for what is about to begin
What is "Review notes from the previous lecture"
This is the 3-part structure you would use when taking notes for non-technical courses (English, social sciences, art, etc.)
What is "Question/Evidence/Conclusion"
After lecture you should coordinate your lecture notes with....
What is "Reading Notes"
Whether taking notes in lecture or completing outside reading, avoiding these and staying focused is key to being the best active listeners and critical readers.
What are "distractions"
conc.
What is "Conclusion"
Students are often hesitant to do this, but individuals are likely to remember the responses if you....
What is "Ask Questions"
This is the 4-part strategy you would use when taking notes for technical courses (math, science, engineering, etc.)
What is "Record the Problem, Question the Confusing, Record sample problems, & Annotate the steps"
These are the components to what the SQ4R Method stands for
What is "Survey, Question, Read, Record, Recite, & Review"
Textbooks can be long and tedious. Do yourself a favor and do this to breakdown reading assignments, better comprehend and retain material, and avoid getting overwhelmed.
What is "chunk your reading"