1. Cornell
Notes

2. History of Cornell Notes
Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk.
Designed in response to frustration over student test scores.
Meant to be easily used as a test study guide.
Adopted by most major law schools as the preferred note taking method.

3. Cornell note Format
Cornell notes use a certain format consisting of three parts.
The main parts of a Cornell note page are the keywords, the notes, and the summary.
keywords
notes
summary

4. Taking Notes
First, read a section of the text and write down important things to know such as dates, events, or people.
Then, write a note about what you read and then write a keyword, something that would remind you of what you read.
note
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Jalksdjf;lasdkfjoweruipoqwierjlakvna;ldkfj;asdlfiuqpoeiwruqpowerui
keyword

5. Writing a Summary
When you have finished taking all of your notes, write a summary of the notes in the bottom section of the page.
The summary does not have to be too long, maybe just one or two sentences.
Jalksdjf;las
Jalksdjf;lasdkfjoweruipoqwierjlakvna;ldkfj;asdlfiuqpoeiwruqpowerui
Jalksdjf;las
Jalksdjf;lasdkfjoweruipoqwierjlakvna;ldkfj;asdlfiuqpoeiwruqpoweruiaasdfaghasdfasdfasdfagasdfadgadfadgasdf
Jalksdj
asdfqjwerljopwertuiadflghkldjvzxcmvnasdf
Jalksdjf;lafdasdftqws
Jalksdjf;lasdkfjoweruipoqwierjlakvna;ldkfj;asdlfiuqpo
Jalkasdfsdjf;las
Jalksdjf;lasdkfjoweruipoqwierjlakvna;ldkfj;asdlfiuqpoeiwruqpoweruiasdfasdfqwerqwer
Jalksdjf;lasdkfjoweruipoqwierjlakvna;ldkfj;asdlfiuqpoeiwruqpoweruiasdfasdfqwerqwerasdfasdfadflj3op qyghzxcvadfoiuasd;lfkjasd;iu0235hasdfvnzxcvblaksdfjhalsdfkj.
summary

6. Hints & Tips
Try not to make a note out of everything you read. Only put what is relevant or important and put them into concise notes.
Put names, dates, and places and describe them.
Try to keep your keyword one word and as close as a summary for your note.

7. Assignment & Instructions
Read & Take Cornell Notes over: “The Spread of Epidemic Disease” pp AP World Textbook
Exchange & Compare notes with a partner.
Talk about what you wrote and why.
Look for gaps & missed info.
Both partners should feel free to add to their notes.
After comparing notes, continue with “China after the Han Dynasty” through “The Fall of the Roman Empire” pp
NOTEBOOK CHECK NEXT WEEK!!!

8. Homework Assignment
Check the website for the textbook pages if you don’t finish in-class.
Finish the Cornell Notes
Read: sources from the past pg. 244
“St. Cyprian on Epidemic Disease in the Roman Empire”
Answer the reflection question.
To what extent do you think St. Cyprian was effective in his efforts to bring inherited Christian teachings to bear on the unprecedented conditions he and his followers faced?