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In each pair, one person has a list of facts.
Do NOT show it to your partner!
The person with the list will tell/explain those facts to his or her partner.
NOTE-TAKING: COMBATING THE “LEAKING BRAIN”Some materials provided by Rutgers Learning Centers
Why should you take notes?
According to National Training Laboratories in Bethel, Maine on average you retain information as follows:
Time to write down those facts!
Do you remember all of them?
Where/when should you be taking notes?
In (ALL) classes During lectures When your
classmates are answering/asking questions
When the teacher is giving you directions
Where/when should you be taking notes?
At home Before and after class
Step 1: Preview the material
This should happen at HOME! Read through the upcoming chapter/section
in your book before class Pay attention to introduction, conclusion,
figures/graphs/diagrams, and the section titles Come up with a few questions about the
material to be covered in lecture.
Try out Cornell Notes
Step 2: During Class
Write down what is important (previewing should help you determine what’s in your book and what’s not) Homework solutions you did not do
correctly Assignments Instructions Important topics covered (summarized in
your own words)
During Class
But write ONLY what is important Do NOT write down everything that is said Listen first then write
Identifying Important Information
Pay close attention when the instructor uses the following: Repeated or emphasized concept Same topic taught in different ways Written information Detailed answers to student questions Large amount of time spent on one topic Increased tone or change of speed in voice
when addressing a particular topic Change in posture or gestures Explicit comment about paying attention
Do’s and Don’t’s
Don’ts: Worry about how “beautiful” your notes or
handwriting are Write down EVERYTHING your instructor says
Do: Organize your notes in the most efficient manner
Ex. May want to leave a space along the side of your notes so during review you can take additional notes
***Listen effectively and watch for body language and gestures
Use a few words to identify main concepts discussed
Shorthand Techniques
Step 3: After Class
Organize your notes from class and from the book into charts and diagrams that you can refer to later on
Venn Diagrams
To compare and contrast two or more concepts
Make Charts and Lists
Concept Mapping/ Tree Diagrams To organize your thoughts and study!
Add pictures!
Summary
You should be taking notes before, during, and after your classes to help you recall important information
Write in your own words (don’t copy!). Organize your notes!
Be creative: use charts, diagrams, pictures, …
Questions?
