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How to take notes for Pitner's class
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Note Taking
Did you know that (how)?
Notes…
• Main purpose: – To look at information later!– Quick reference
• Thus, needs to be easily scanned for key points
Lecture Overview
• The next few slides we will cover how my informational presentational methods will work.
• Expect stupid humor and sound
Title!
• What’s the point?
• Short description of title
• Second point– Details– More details
Now What?
• Put pen to paper
• But how?
• Like-a dis-a
Your Notebook (not mine)1. Write the title of the
lesson or date up top How to take notes
2. Draw a line separating the page
1. On the left of the line, write key terms or headings (usually from the top of the slide)
Preparation1) Write title at top
2) Draw separation line
3) Write headings at left, information
on the right
Your Notebook (not mine)4. Use the left for key
parts of the lecture and the right for description
How to take notes
5. Example: write a vocabulary word on the left and underline it (or highlight). Then write the definition to the right.
Denizen An inhabitant, citizen
Why take notes like this?
• Study aid
• Reference
• Separating details from main ideas