Study Skills
Speed Writing
Note Taking
Lectures
Misc
100
Name four distractions when studying
Computer, T.V., Phones, Noises.
100
What is the abbreviation for you, your and of
of= o and you, your = u
100
What does Schema mean
using prior knowledge to construct meaning for new materials.
100
What is the three main parts of a lecture?
the lecturer the audience the information
100
How do you speed write tame, team, and mate
tame- tme team- tem mate- mte
200
how do you mark a text book
-highlight - underline -circle -brackets -star it - side notes
200
What does e, and C stand for?
e= we C= which
200
1. keep separate notebook 2. date your notes, and have main topic 3. leave wide margins 4. use speed writing and abbreviation 5. write down main ideas and essentials supporting details 6. it doesn't need to be formal outline.
name three (of ten) note taking rules
200
when should you review your notes
as soon as possible, students forget 80% of lectures in two weeks
200
how fast is the average reader, and average speed reader.
240- average, 700- speed
300
what are some signals to look for in reading? (4)
Definitions Enumeration Repetition Words indicating importance
300
What does i.e, w/, and b/c stand for
i.e.= that is b/c = because w/ = with
300
What are some of the styles of a lecture (4)
"Chalk Talk" Over Head Handouts Seminars
300
What does this say: tmrow i l g n b . chrtms tre i l decrte t(no cross) w/ prty lghts
tomorrow i will go and bye a Christmas tree, i will decorate it with pretty lights.
400
What does t (crossed and not crossed) stand for along with the dot.
t(crossed)= the t(uncrossed)= at,it,to dot= a
400
What are a few things you do before and during lectures
before: read textbook, think about the topic, ask questions,review notes, mentally prepare during: only write down things you understand, minimize distractions.
500
What does ' stand for what would you write dangerously
' = feet dangerously= dngrsl
500
What are the methods for note taking
Mapping method, outlining method, charting method, Cornell method, sentence method
500
What happens during a lecture to the audiences concentration
beginning- increases middle- gradually decreases end- slightly increases