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Chapter 5
Notes
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The note taking process flows
Notes
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The note taking process flows
Observing
Notes
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The note taking process flows
Observing
Notes
Recording
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The note taking process flows
Reviewing
Observing
Notes
Recording
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Observing - Set the stage

• Complete outside assignments
• Bring the right materials
• Sit front and center
• Conduct a short preclass review
• Clarify your intentions

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Observing - Be here now in class

• Accept your wandering mind
• Notice your writing
• Be with the instructor
• Notice your environment
• Postpone debate

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Observing - Be here now in class

• Let go of judgments about lecture styles
• Participate in class activities
• Relate the class to your goals
• Think critically about what you hear

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Observing - Watch for clues

• Be alert to repetition
• Listen for introductory, concluding, and
  transition words/phrases
• Watch the board or overhead projector

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Also -

• Watch the instructors eyes
• Highlight the obvious clues
• Notice the instructors interest level

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Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
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Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
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Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
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Record 1. Use the Cornell format of note taking
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Record 2. Create mind maps
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Record 3. Write notes in outline form
Lesson Topic I. Major
Point A. Supporting Detail B.
Supporting Detail II. Major Point A.
Supporting Detail B. Supporting Detail
1. Minor Point 2. Minor Point
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Record4. Write notes in paragraphs
Lesson Topic--Note
taking Effective note taking consists of three
parts observing, recording, and
reviewing. First, observe an event. Then,
record your observations of the event. Finally,
review what you recorded.
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Record5. Use key words
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Record6. Use pictures and diagrams
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Record6. Use pictures and diagrams
Lungs
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Record

• Copy material from the board
• Use a three-ring binder
• Use only one side of paper
• Use 3x5 cards
• Keep your own thoughts separate

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Record

• Use a lost signal
• Label, number, and date all notes
• Use standard abbreviations
• Use blank space

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Record

• Use tape recorders effectively
• Use graphic signals
• Use complete sentences when material is important
• Take notes in different colors

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Review

• Review within 24 hours
• Edit notes
• Fill in key words in left-hand column
• Conduct short weekly review periods

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Review

• Use your key words as cues to recite
• Consider typing up your notes
• Create mind map summaries

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Take notes on reading

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Take notes on reading
Review Notes
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Take notes on reading
Review Notes
Research Notes
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Review notes

• Similar to notes that you take in
• class
• Mind maps of textbook material
• Outline of textbook material

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Research notes
3x5 card

• Notes for writing papers and speeches
• Use 3x5 cards
• Source cards
• Information cards
• Use your own words

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Concept maps

• A visual device
• to help you
• discover how
• the text is organized

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Concept maps1. List the key concepts in the text
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Concept maps2. Rank the concepts so that they
flow from general to specific
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Concept maps3. Draw lines that connect the
concepts
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Concept maps4. Finally, review your map and
make additions if needed
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Remember - the note taking process flows
to success!