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Note Taking

Note-taking is the practice of recording information from various sources to help retain and organize knowledge. It enhances focus during class and aids in studying and reviewing material afterward. Effective note-taking strategies include preparing in advance, using structured formats, and identifying key concepts during lectures.

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Note Taking

Note-taking is the practice of recording information from various sources to help retain and organize knowledge. It enhances focus during class and aids in studying and reviewing material afterward. Effective note-taking strategies include preparing in advance, using structured formats, and identifying key concepts during lectures.

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NOTE TAKING

WHAT IS IT?
• The practice of recording information from different
sources and platforms
• By taking notes, the writer records the essence of the
information, freeing their mind from having to recall
everything.
WHY TAKING NOTES?
• There is a lot going on during class, so you may not be able to capture
every main concept perfectly.
• Part of good note-taking may include going back to your notes after class
(ideally within a day or two) to check for clarity and fill in any missing
pieces.
• Doing so can help you better organize your thoughts and to determine
what is most important.
WHY GOOD NOTES MATTER
• In-class benefits
• Post-class benefits
IN-CLASS BENEFITS
• Actively taking notes during class can help you focus and better
understand main concepts.
• In many classes, you may be asked to watch an instructional video before
a class discussion. Good note-taking will improve your active listening,
comprehension of material, and retention.
• Taking notes on both synchronous and asynchronous material will help
you better remember what you hear and see.
POST-CLASS BENEFITS
• After class, good notes are crucial for reviewing and studying class
material, which improve understanding and helps to prepare for future
tests.
• Efficient and concise notes can save you time, energy, and confusion that
often results from trying to make sense of disorganized, overwhelming,
insufficient, or wordy notes.
• When watching a video, taking good notes can save you from the hassle
of pausing, rewinding, and re-watching large chunks of a lecture.
• Good notes can provide a great resource for creating outlines and
studying.
PREPARING TO TAKE GOOD NOTES IN CLASS
• Preview your text assignments prior to lecture. Previewing allows you to
identify main ideas and concepts that will most likely be discussed during
the lecture.
• Look at your course syllabus so that you know the topic/focus of the
class and what’s going to be important to focus on.
• Briefly review notes from previous class to help you situate the new
ideas you’ll learn in this class.
• Keep organized to help you find information more easily later. Title your
page with the class name and date. Keep separate notebook sections or
notebooks for each class and keep all notes for each class together in one
space, in chronological order.
NOTE-TAKING DURING CLASS
• If you are seeking conceptual information, focus on the main points the
teacher makes, rather than copying down the entire presentation or every word
the s/he says. If you review your notes after class, you can always fill in any gaps
or define words or concepts you missed in class.
• If you are learning factual information, transcribing most of the lecture
verbatim can help with recall for short-answer test questions.
• Record questions and thoughts you have or content that is confusing to you
that you want to follow-up on later or ask the teacher about.
• Jot down keywords, dates, names, etc. that you can then go back and define or
explain later.
• Take visually clear, concise, organized, and structured notes so that they are
easy to read and make sense to you later. See different formats of notes below
for ideas.
• If you want your notes to be concise and brief, use abbreviations and
symbols. Write in bullets and phrases instead of complete sentences.
This will help your mind and hand to stay fresh during class and will help
you access things easier and quicker after class.
• Be consistent with your structure. Pick a format that works for you
and stick with it so that your notes are structured the same way each day.
• For online lectures, follow the above steps to help you effectively manage
your study time. Once you’ve watched the lecture in its entirety, use the
rewind feature to plug in any major gaps in your notes. Take notes of the
timestamps of any parts of the lecture you want to revisit later.
DETERMINING WHAT’S IMPORTANT ENOUGH
TO WRITE DOWN

• Introductory remarks often include summaries of overviews of main


points.
• Listen for signal words/phrases like, “There are four main…” or “To sum
up…” or “A major reason why…”
• Repeated words or concepts are often important.
• Non-verbal cues like pointing, gestures, or a vocal emphasis on certain
words, etc. can indicate important points.
• Final remarks often provide a summary of the important points of the
lecture.
DIFFERENT FORMATS FOR
NOTES
CORNELL NOTES
• This style includes sections for the date, essential question, topic, notes,
questions, and a summary.
OUTLINE
• An outline organizes the lecture by main points, allowing room for
examples and details.
FLOWCHART/CONCEPT MAP
• A visual representation of notes is good for content that has an order or
steps involved. See more about concept mapping here.
CHARTING METHOD
• A way to organize notes from lectures with a substantial amount of facts
through dividing key topics into columns and recording facts underneath.
SENTENCE METHOD

• One of the simplest forms of note taking, helpful for disseminating which
information from a lecture is important by quickly covering details and
information.

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