How to Take Notes

Roxbury Community CollegeDelaney Rebernik

Tom Murphy

Christopher Burgess

Another person’s take on note taking

0Before we learn about note taking, watch and listen to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAhRf3U50lM

Why even take notes?

0Research shows that writing things down will help in the memorization and learning process!

0Notes will help you study for tests!

0Notes will help you pay attention and stay engaged!

What to write down?

0 How does your professor identify important points?Repetition of points, or words.Body language

What’s on the board?Headers, etc.Dates, Names, FactsConclusions and Evidence

0Don’t be afraid to ask what’s important!!!

How to take notes I0 Column Style

0Pros?

0Cons?

0What classes would this style work well in?

How to take notes II0Linear Note-Taking0 (Outlining)

0Pros?

0Cons?

0What classes wouldthis style work well in?

How to take notes III0Non-Linear Methods (Visual)

Pros? Cons? -Mind Mapping -Image Clustering

How to take notes IV0Freestyle

0Doodles can sometimes help you remember information.

0Pros?

0Cons?

Practice Time

0Doodlers Unite: watch and listen to this video, and try to take notes on the information.

0http://www.ted.com/talks/sunni_brown.html