1. Taking Notes

2. Three Notebooks History Lecture/Film Notes Writing and Paper Process Notes on Readings

3. Why notes? to help you focus in class to help you become more aware of your own learning styles and preferences to help you retain material to help you study for exams to help you use readings in papers

4. History Lecture Notes record major dates record names (spelled correctly) note repeated material note all material on board

5. Writing Process Notes drafts presented to groups your response sheets for groups your notes on readers’ responses your notes used in preparation of all drafts (outlines, mind maps, lists, etc.)

6. Notes on Readings quick summary of main points of each reading important details, names, dates, etc. connections you make to other readings

7. Evaluation of Notes We will review your notes periodically during the quarter. Notes count toward participation grade. Bring notes with you every day. Bring notes to instructor conferences. Good notes can positively influence other grades.