Cornell Notetaking

Why Cornell notes?!?!

• Efficient

• Mastery

• Better prepared for tests

• Work Smarter not Harder

• Students learn the material 90% better when using Cornell notes

What should your paper look like?

While Reading

Note Taking Area

•Record the lecture here, using•Concise sentences•Shorthand symbols•Abbreviations•Lists•Skip lots of space between points

WHEN:During reading or class

Review

Main Ideas

Questions

Terms

Prompts to help you study

WHEN: After taking

notes

Summary Summarize the sectionWHEN: After the

review

Step 1: Record Notes

Step 2: Determine Questions/ Main Ideas

Step 3: Summarize

What should your paper look like?

1. Record notes in the main Note Taking Column/ right-hand side of the papero Read notes and underline key words and correct

missing information

2. Identify main ideas and questions. Write those in the Review/ left-hand column. o Review all of your notes in the left and right-hand

columns

3. Write a one sentence summary at the end of the section.

What are the three steps of the Cornell system?

Step 1: Record Notes as You Read 1. Write down main ideas, facts, details and

important examples (do not write down everything... only write down important information)

2. Use numbering, bullets, and indentations

3. Use abbreviations

4. Use graphic organizers or pictures when helpful

5. Separate blocks of information by skipping lines/ use your space effectively

6. Do NOT write in complete sentences

Where should I take those notes?

As you read, notes should be taken in this area

How do I know what to write down?

Successful Note taking:

Listen/Watch for KEY WORDS

Successful Note taking:

Listen/Watch for KEY WORDS

Causes

FACTORS

differen

ce

s

technolog

y

FirstsStages of developmentCosts

Lists

Key Events

Influential PeopleTerms/ Vocabulary Comparisons

Contrasts

Laws

Court Cases

Major ChangesEffects

StatisticsImportant

Dates

Pick out Themes

• Economic• Political• Social

• Changes/Continuities

**Definitely take notes that fall under these categories.

What should my notes look like?

• Take a look at the next 7 slides to help you better organize your notes.

• Remember, the purpose of note-taking is to give you something to use later (when studying). You want to be able to easily read them and find the information you are looking for.

Successful Note-taking:

1- educate public

2- improve tech.

3-help incr. demand for recy.ing

3 keys to green environ

Three keys to green environment – educate public, improve techno., and help increase demand for recycling.

Use space. Move your hand.

Use space to show relationships.

1- educate public

2- improve tech.

3-help incr. demand for recy.ing

3 keys to green environ

Gas Use -Factors

Europe U.S

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Use vertical space. Use horizontal space.

Use headings to

organize ideas.

Gas Use -Factors

Europe U.S

Less good hwys

More $$ cheap gas

More trains auto ind.

+pub transp. oil comp.

To create headings, use -

• CAPITAL LETTERS

• BOXES

• underline

• - - indent below the heading

Use Mapping and Charting

Use symbols and abbreviations.

Mr = ! Mrs %

w/ ‹

pop ›

& w/o

See Chart!!!

Step 2: Determine Questions or Main Ideas

1. Read your notes and underline key words and phrases

1. Correct/ enhance incomplete information

1. Write questions or main idea terms in the left-hand column about the information on the right.

Step 2: Determine Questions or Main Ideas

Your questions and main ideas should be written in this area

Step 3: Write a Summary

1. Review all notes on both sides

1. Determine main ideas within the section.

1. Write a sentence summarizing the section.

Step 3: Write a Summary

After you have completed a section write a summary sentence

What are the best ways to use your notes to prepare for a quiz or test?

1. Cover up the right side of your page.

2. Read the questions/ main ideas.

3. Recite the information from memory as fully as possible.

4. Uncover your notes to verify the information.

5. Compare your reading notes and your class notes - making connections between the two.