Cornell
Symbols And Abbreviations
Note Organization
Note Taking Strategies
100

Why do we take Cornell notes?

It allows us to organize our notes and quiz ourselves. 

100

What sign is used to represent the word, "Number."

pound sign (#)

100

Use these when the speaker goes too fast.

dash

100

When you are listening in class or reading at home, what types of important information should you write down?

Main Idea, important names, events, dates, key details

200

What goes on the first 2-3 lines of your paper?


The essential question

200

What is the abbreviation of the word, "Before"

 B/4?

200

Use this when the instructor says, "This is important."

 star (*)

200

By what time do you need to review your notes?

Within 24 hours

300

True/False. You should complete the summary right after you finish the notes.

False, the summary is to be used as a study tool after you go home and reread the notes.

300

What is the abbreviation of the phrase, "For example?"

 e.g.

300

Instead of erasing words, you should do this.

draw a line through the words

300

What if you miss an important detail, What do you do?

 If you miss a point, don't worry about it and just keep going an with taking notes. Then go back to it or ask a classmate or ask the teacher

400

Which side do main ideas and questions belong?

Left side

400

What sign is the abbreviation of the word, "Reference?"

 ref.

400

Use these to call attention to important words.

 symbols

400

What should you not do, for it is distracting and brings your focus away from the lecture

 doodling

500

The Cornell method is an excellent study system for_____ and______ class notes.

Organizing & reviewing

500

What is the abbreviation for the word, "Without?"

w/o

500

Use these to increase your listening time.

 abbreviations

500

What should you leave these when information is missed or misunderstood?

 blanks