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Symbols and Abbreviations are shorthand methods used to convey information quickly and

efficiently, especially in settings like lectures where time is limited.

Standardized Symbols/Abbreviations: These are widely accepted and used universally.


They are standardized because their meanings are universally understood in specific contexts.

•"vs." (versus) – used to indicate a contrast or comparison between two


items (e.g., "New York vs. Los Angeles").

•"≈" (approximately) – indicates an approximation or an estimate (e.g.,


"The answer is ≈ 100").
Personalized Symbols/Abbreviations: These are created or chosen by the individual
teacher or student for their own convenience and might not be universally recognized.
SLA : second language aquisition.

Note-Taking While Listening is an essential skill in fast-paced environments like


lectures, where capturing the main points while actively listening can be challenging. Here’s a
breakdown:

•Time Management: Being able to keep up with the pace of the speaker is crucial.
Time management helps in deciding when to write and when to just listen and
absorb information.

•Selective Listening: Not everything the speaker says is equally important.


Selective listening is the ability to sift through the information and identify the key
points that will be most useful later.

•Summarizing Key Ideas: Since there is limited time, it’s important to write down
summaries rather than full sentences. This skill helps in capturing the essence of
what is being said without unnecessary details.
Note-Taking While Reading is a technique used to engage actively
with the material you're reading.

Research Insight: Research has shown that handwritten notes help people
remember and understand material better than typing notes word-for-word on a
computer.

Mental Processing: Handwriting requires you to summarize information in your


own words rather than just copying it, which means you’re actively engaging with the
content. This process helps you remember it better.

Avoiding Verbatim Copying: When typing, it’s easy to fall into the habit of writing
down everything word-for-word.
From Notes to Paragraph Writing involves transforming brief, informal notes into
clear, well-organized paragraphs. Here’s a step-by-step look at how this transition works:

•Structure: Arrange your ideas logically, often starting with a topic sentence that
introduces the main point of the paragraph.

•Coherence: Ensure each sentence builds on the previous one, creating a clear,
connected flow of ideas.

•Depth: Expand on each note to fully explain or support the ideas, making your
writing informative and engaging.
Spidergram (Mind Map) Note-Taking is a visual technique for organizing ideas, especially
helpful for brainstorming and understanding complex topics

Structure: In a spidergram, you start by placing the main theme or topic in the center of the
page. From this central theme, you draw branches that represent related ideas or subtopics. Each
branch can have further sub-branches to break down details or specific points, creating a visual
"map" of the information. This structure helps organize ideas in a way that mirrors how our brains
often process information—associatively, rather than in a linear fashion.
Table Note-Taking:
A method of organizing information in a table format, with rows and
columns.

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