CALS 1400 – Note-taking and Comprehension

Background Material From Louisiana State University Center for Academic Success (CAS)

1 SOURCE: http://cas.lsu.edu/learning-strategies

Active Listening & Effective Note-taking

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Listening

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Listening versus Hearing

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Effective versus Ineffective Listener

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Obstacles

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Improve Listening

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Prepare To Listen

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Communication With Yourself And The Instructor

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Communicating With Faculty

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Keeping Up With The Instructor

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Effective Note-taking

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Challenges

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Note-taking Systems

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Creating Efficient & Effective Notes

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Text Patterns

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Abbreviations

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Bad Examples

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Good Note-taking Tips

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Good Note-taking Tips

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Raw Note Example

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Refined Notes

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Reviewing Notes

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Reviewing Notes

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