Three parts of note taking

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• Three parts of note taking
• Observe
• Record
• Review

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• Set the stage
• Complete outside assignments before class
• Bring right materials (pens, paper, notebook,
  book)
• Sit front and center
• lessens distractions
• Harder to fall asleep
• Hear and see better
• Usually make better grades
• 4. Conduct pre class review (5 minutes
  before, during, or after class)
• 5. Clarify intentions

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• Be here now in class
• Accept wandering mind (and gently bring it back)
• Notice writing (make note when mind drifts)
• Be with instructor
• Notice environment (windows, air conditioning)
• Postpone debate (if you don't agree, can't ignore
  it. Make note and move on)
• Let go of judgments about classes and lectures
• Participate
• Relate the class to your goals
• Think criticially about what you hear

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• Watch for clues
• 1. Repetition
• 2. Transition phrases
• C 3. Watch board or overhead
• D 4. Watch instructor's eyes or interest level
• e. 5. Highlight obvious clues

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• Cornell Format
• Draw vertical line 1 1/2 inches from left of
  margin
• Put class notes to right of line
• Keywords to left of line

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• Mind maps
• Good for left handed people
• Visual and unstructured
• Use keywords only

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• Types of notes
• Outlines
• Paragraphs
• Key words

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• Note-Taking Skills
• Use pictures or diagrams
• Copy all material from board
• Use a three-ring binder
• Use one side of paper
• Use index cards
• Keep each thought separate
• Use I'm lost signals (spaces in notes, tic marks,
  etc)
• Label, number, and date all notes
• Use abbreviations
• Leave spaces

• Note Taking Skills Continued
• K. Use complete sentences as much as
  possible
• L. Take notes in colors
• Use graphics and symbols
• Record effectively when learning online
• O. Print it out
• P. Summarize material into your notes

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• Tape recorders
• Advantages
• back up to your notes
• good if your instructor talks fast
• Disadvantages
• technology problems
• time consuming

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• Review
• Review within 24 hours
• Edit your notes
• Fill in key words when using Cornell format
• Use keywords to recite
• Conduct short, weekly reviews (1 hour minimum)
• Consider typing them
• Use mind maps

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• Improve your handwriting
• Admit it is a problem
• Use creative visualizations
• Keep eye on pen
• Demonstrate excellence
• Revise sloppy writing immediately
• Practice with best materials
• Take a calligraphy course
• Dot I's and cross T's
• Leave spaces
• Notice problem letters
• PRINT
• Slow down
• Appreciate value of legible writing

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• Create Your Instructor
• Research them
• Show an interest in class
• Take responsibility for your attitude
• Get to know the instructor outside of class
• Open up to diversity
• Separate liking from learning
• G. Form your own opinions and don't be
  influenced by others

• Create Your Instructor Continued
• H. Submit professional work
• I. Arrive early
• J. Accept criticism
• K. Use conference time or office hours
• L. Use course evaluations
• M. Take further steps if you still feel
  discriminated against

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• When Instructor Talks fast
• Take more time to prepare for class
• Make choices about what is important
• Exchange notes with other students
• Leave empty spaces in notes
• See instructor after class
• Tape recorders
• Take notes on reading before class
• Go to another lecture
• Learn shorthand
• Ask questions
• Ask them to slow down

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• Journaling
• Jump in and start writing
• Make lists of quotes, people, etc.
• Improves critical thinking skills
• Play with learning styles
• Re read journal regularly
• Good for managing stress
• Enhances writing skills
• Good for personal growth and development

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• Take notes while reading
• Research notes
• Used in speeches and papers
• Use index cards
• Information cards what you found
• Source cards where you found information
• Use a computer
• Review notes
• Similar to the ones you take in class

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• Power Process 5 I create it all
• All about accepting responsibility for your
  actions and not blaming others
• Resignation when you give control to other
  people, you risk eventually giving up
• You choose your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

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• Raul Julia
• wanted to be an actor since childhood (first play
  at 5 years old)
• father owned restaurant in Puerto Rico
• childhood issues influence adult life
• founded the Hunger Project when he became success
• way of giving back and taking responsibility
• F. went beyond just cultural to help all
  human beings