Using Cornell Notes To learn the art of taking notes using the Cornell Format of note-taking. In this class, information will come from a variety of sources including lecture, video, readings, and projects. Your notes will be the way that you will record this information for future reference.

What are Cornell Notes? Cornell notes are a specialized note taking system that I will require you to use in this class. Cornell notes are a specialized note taking system that I will require you to use in this class. Cornell notes emphasize clearness and consistency in note taking so that your notes will be useful to you in recalling the information Cornell notes emphasize clearness and consistency in note taking so that your notes will be useful to you in recalling the information

You will initially divide your paper into two sections A smaller column on the left side and a larger section on the right side Once you have finished your notes you will add a third section at the end of your notes How do you set up Cornell Notes?

First Things First Once you have set up the initial format for Cornell Notes you must label two areas Once you have set up the initial format for Cornell Notes you must label two areas –The title of the notes –Your name, period, and date in the top right corner Title Header

The Column on the Left When taking Cornell Notes you will use each column for very specific functions. When taking Cornell Notes you will use each column for very specific functions. In the left column you will be taking the subject headings/ or topics of each part of your notes and turning them into essential questions. In the left column you will be taking the subject headings/ or topics of each part of your notes and turning them into essential questions. –Ex. Notes of Causes of WWI= What were the causes of WWI? The left column will also be used for defining important terms. (Vocabulary words) The left column will also be used for defining important terms. (Vocabulary words)

The Column on the Right The Column on the right will be used for taking notes on the main ideas that are presented in any given piece of work. (Reading, Video, Lecture, Etc.) The Column on the right will be used for taking notes on the main ideas that are presented in any given piece of work. (Reading, Video, Lecture, Etc.) Make sure you are taking notes relevant to the question or main idea in the left column Make sure you are taking notes relevant to the question or main idea in the left column Remember to be selective and concise in taking your notes. These are your notes, use any writing format that is easiest for you. Remember to be selective and concise in taking your notes. These are your notes, use any writing format that is easiest for you.

Wrapping it all up Once you have finished taking notes or as soon as possible you want to create and use that last section of your notes, the summary section. Once you have finished taking notes or as soon as possible you want to create and use that last section of your notes, the summary section. After rereading through your notes you want to use this section to summarize the main points from the work in your own words. After rereading through your notes you want to use this section to summarize the main points from the work in your own words. Not only will this allow you to quickly review but will also allow you to decide if you need to ask any questions about something that may be unclear. Not only will this allow you to quickly review but will also allow you to decide if you need to ask any questions about something that may be unclear.

Topics or Main Points in Question Form Key Terms Clear Concise Notes Taken in that Cover the Main Points of the Lecture, Video, or Reading. Summary of the Main Points of the Works in Your Own Words