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TIME AND EFFORT = ACADEMIC SUCCESS. Note-Taking Strategies. When Should You Note- Take?. During Class Lecture(s) While Reading Assignments During Class Discussions During Cooperative Group Sessions While Reviewing Previously taken notes - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TIME AND EFFORT = ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Note-Taking Strategies
When Should You Note-Take?
During Class Lecture(s) While Reading Assignments During Class Discussions During Cooperative Group Sessions While Reviewing Previously taken
notes Any time you encounter relevant
information during research
Why is Note-Taking Important?
Keeps you actively involved and engaged while reading and listening to lectures
Keeps you focused Provides study material for tests and
projects Transforms you from a passive observer to
an active participant during class Serves as research references
TIPS FOR BECOMING AN ACTIVE LISTENER
Listen for main ideas and for the supporting details
Remain alert to recognize when a new idea is being introduced
Keep an open mind Engage in self-talk – Are you getting all of
the information? Add your own ideas to your notes
LISTEN FOR “CUE WORDS”
For examples: For example, for instance, to illustrate
For organization or chronological order: The six steps are…, next, finally first, secondly, third
For additional points: Furthermore, in addition, also, moreover
For opposing ideas: On the other hand, in contrast, although, however
For similar ideas: Likewise, similarly, in comparison
More “Cue Words”
For exceptions: However, nevertheless, but, yet, still
For emphasis: Above all, finally, more importantly For understanding: In other words, in essence,
briefly For summarizing: In conclusion, to sum up, for
these reasons, in a nutshell For exams: Remember this, this is important, this
could be on the test Also, pay attention to these cue words and
phrases as you read assignments.
PREPARATION FOR EFFECTIVE NOTE-TAKING
TAKE NOTES while you read assignments
Have all of your supplies ready to use. Write down everything Mr. Spooner
writes on the board Write down material that is
emphasized by voice inflection,on the board, or on Power Point Presentation
NOTE-TAKING TIPS
Take notes in Mr. Spooner’s words, but when you study, RECITE them in your own words
Leave blank spaces to add more information later Leave space between the main ideas and
supporting details Take notes until the end of class Write legibly
MORE NOTE-TAKING TIPS
Use an adjusted writing style – combining cursive and print
Write meaningful phrases When revising your notes, color-code them Write notes to yourself: Ex.-See p. 147 of
text for more details Exchange information with a reliable
classmate to help synthesize ideas
CREATING A CONSISTENT NOTE-TAKING SYSTEM
Develop your own shorthand methodo Shorten words by omitting vowels:
problem=prblm background=bkgdo Use standard abbreviations in place of
words: with=w without=w/oo Use the first part of a word for the full word:
sociology=soc kinship=K because=BC most importantly=Mo Add symbols, pictures, and drawings to your
notes as you REVIEW. Make them different sizes and colors (THIS HELPS YOU TO REMEMBER INFORMATION!!!
NOTE-TAKING FROM PRINT
SQ4R STUDY READING METHOD S – SURVEY Q – QUESTION R – READ R – RECITE R – RITE R – REVIEW
S = SURVEY
To “X-Ray” the “bones” of the chapter: As you survey keep asking yourself - What do
I already know about the topic?
Look at the title. Read the introduction or first two paragraphs
Look over the headings: subheadings, boldface words, titles of graphs, charts, diagrams, etc.
Read the Summary or last two paragraphs Take no more than 5 minutes to survey an
average chapter
Q = QUESTION
To set a purpose and to get actively engaged in reading:
Pose Questions relating to learning objectives, mentally or in writing, before you read the first section of the chapter
Use essential questions provided by Mr. Spooner, your text, or a study guide
Turn a chapter heading, subheadings, or boldface terms into questions, beginning with “why,” “how,” “what,” “where,” “when,” or “who?”
R = READ
To find the answers to your questions posed in the Questioning step:
Read only a short section, one paragraph to one page, depending on the difficulty of the text
Read quickly and selectively, improving your comprehension by seeking the answers to your questions (preview questions!)
R = RECITE
To find out what information you have gained from reading the short section:
Answer your question aloud, in your own words, for an immediate test of your comprehension
If you can’t say it, you don’t know it Reciting is your most powerful tool for
remembering information – it requires thecomplete multisensory concentration needed tomove information from short-term memory intolong-term memory
R = “RITE”
To prepare your notes for later review, follow RECITEwith any of the following steps: If the material is fairly easy, underline or highlight, using the
”telegrammatic” method If the material is detailed or complex, write brief notes in the
margin, in your notebook, or on post-it-notes In either case, record key names, dates, terms, definitions and
ideas Mark any confusing portions for future clarification
NOW MOVE TO THE NEXT SECTION OF TEXT. RETURN TO THE “QUESTION” STEP AND PROCEED THROUGH THE “READ,” “RECITE,” AND “RITE” STEPS
Highlighting and Underlining
Use during the “RITE” step of the SQ4R Study Reading method Objective: Your underlined or highlighted
information and notes should provide you with a sufficient, correct summary of the reading material
Provides focus during note-taking, improving comprehension, review, and recall
R = REVIEW
At the end of the lecture, reading, or powerpoint do an immediate, brief
review to double retention Take about 5 minutes to review the full chapter,
”resurveying” it again by looking over all headings, subheadings, boldface terms, definitions, and major points – adding to your own notes, highlighting or underlining
A week later, review again briefly to strengthen long-term memory
Review each week until you are assessed, adding new readings as they are assigned, to cut study time by up to 90%
WHY USE SQ4R?
Continually changes the pace, as you read one short section using the QUESTION to READ to RECITE to RITE steps
-Enhances concentration-Produces greater learning than the usual reading of a full
chapter -Improved comprehension
Research Shows:Study-Reading Methods Do Work
Reading alone is a short-term memory operation Provides mental organization or structure Sets a purpose for reading Produces sense of accomplishment Creates sense of security Multisensory
The key is repetition!!!
NOTE-TAKING METHOD 2
CORNELL SYSTEM• Draw a 2.5 inch margin down the left side of the page• Leave several inches of space on the bottom of the page for
writing a summary• Include the date and class name on each page• Take notes on the right side of the paper only • After the lecture, use the cue column (left side) to write study
questions, key words, or phrases related to notes on the right side
• Cover up the notes on the right side and use the cue column to test your knowledge
• Write a summary on the bottom of each page• Review your notes immediately and at least nightly• Study the information using flash cards, outlines, hierarchies,
mind maps, etc.
NOTE-TAKING METHOD 3
OUTLINING DURING LECTURES AND TEXT NOTES• Main ideas or topics begin farthest to the left with supporting
details indented below to the right• Levels of importance are indicated by distance away from the
major point• Relationships among categories of facts carried through by
indenting• No numbers, letters, or Roman Numerals are needed• Best used if lecture is presented in an outlined manner• Must have enough time to think about and organize
information• Use titles, subheadings, captions, terms, or paragraphs as
categorization guides
NOTE-TAKING METHOD 4
COLUMN NOTES Divide paper into 2 parts
On left side write page number with terms, subtitles, topics Right side write in facts, supporting details, summary,
information from textbook notes Divide paper into 3 parts
o On the far left side 1 ½“, write page numbers that reference the text
o In the middle section, write text book noteso On the far right side, write lecture notes in an organized
formato Provides comprehensive overview of lecture notes and
text notes
NOTE-TAKING METHOD 5
GRAPHICALLY ORGANIZING Also referred to as graphic organizers, mind maps,
hierarchies, webbing, flowcharts, tree diagrams, etc.
Graphically and visually connects each fact or idea to another fact or idea
Emphasizes critical thinking Notes can be easily edited, revised, cut apart, and
pieced together Stimulates use of the right side of the brain, thus
maximizing learning
Using Your Whole Brain
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE
Logical Intuitive
Linear Non-linear
Mathematical Visual
Language Spatial
Analytical Creative
Reasoning Subconscious Mind
Conscious Mind
NOTE-TAKING METHOD 6
CHARTING Before lecture, determine categories to
be covered in the lecture Set up a graphic organizer or chart in
advance according to the categories As you actively listen to the lecture, fill
in the chart Write main ideas, phrases, single words
Final thoughts onNOTE-TAKING:
Necessary for in-depth learning Multisensory approach – Kinesthetic,
Auditory, Visual Experiment with different methods Find the right fit for you Adjust to suit your needs Practice until note-taking becomes a
habit
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