1. Note-Taking

2. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 2 The Note-Taking Process Flows Review Record Observe Notes

3. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 3 Observe Set the stage –Complete outside assignments –Bring the right materials –Sit front and center –Conduct a short pre-class review –Clarify your intentions

4. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 4 Observe “Be here now” in class –Accept your wandering mind –Notice your writing –Be with the instructor –Notice your environment –Postpone debate

5. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 5 Observe “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

6. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 6 Observe Watch for clues –Be alert to repetition –Listen for introductory, concluding, and transition words and phrases –Watch the board or overhead projector

7. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 7 Observe Watch for clues –Watch the instructor’s eyes –Highlight the obvious clues –Notice the instructor’s interest level

8. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 8 Record The Cornell format: using the cue column Format your paper: draw a vertical line two inches from the left edge—the cue column Take notes, leaving the cue column blank Condense your notes in the cue column Write a summary at the bottom of each page

9. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 9 Record Create mind maps –Mind maps are visual patterns that provide a framework for recall –They work on both verbal and nonverbal levels –Creating a mind map helps you think from general to specific

10. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 10 Record Create mind maps Note-taking Record ObserveReview Be here now Set the stage Watch for clues

11. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 11 Record Create mind maps –Give yourself plenty of room –Determine the main concept of the lecture –Use key words only –Jazz it up –Create links –Combine formats

12. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 12 Record Create Outlines –An outline shows the relationship between major points and supporting ideas –Outlining occupies your attention –Play with variations

13. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 13 Record Use pictures and diagrams Lungs

14. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 14 Record Use key words Write notes in paragraphs Copy material from the board Use a three-ring binder Use only one side of the paper Use 3  by 5 cards

15. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 15 Record Keep your own thoughts separate Use an “I’m lost” signal Label, number, and date all notes Use standard abbreviations Leave blank space Use graphic signals

16. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 16 Record Use tape recorders effectively Use complete sentences when material is important Take notes in different colors Record effectively when learning online

17. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 17 Record Combine formats Do what works for you!

18. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 18 Review Review within 24 hours Edit notes Fill in key words in left-hand column Use your key words as cues to recite

19. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.Note-taking - 19 Review Conduct short weekly review periods Consider typing up your notes Create mind map summaries