1. Note-Taking

2. The Note-Taking Process Flows
Review
Observe
Notes
Record
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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
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4. Observe “Be here now” in class Accept your wandering mind
Notice your writing
Be with the instructor
Notice your environment
Postpone debate
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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
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6. Observe Watch for clues Be alert to repetition
Listen for introductory, concluding, and transition words and phrases
Watch the board or overhead projector
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7. Observe Watch for clues Watch the instructor’s eyes
Highlight the obvious clues
Notice the instructor’s interest level
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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
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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
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10. Record Create mind maps Note-taking Record Observe Review Set the
Be here
now
Set the
stage
Watch for clues
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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
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12. Record Create Outlines
An outline shows the relationship between major points and supporting ideas
Outlining occupies your attention
Play with variations
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13. Record Lungs Use pictures and diagrams
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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
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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
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16. Record Use tape recorders effectively
Use complete sentences when material is important
Take notes in different colors
Record effectively when learning online
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17. Record Combine formats Do what works for you!
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18. Review Review within 24 hours Edit notes
Fill in key words in left-hand column
Use your key words as cues to recite
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19. Review Conduct short weekly review periods
Consider typing up your notes
Create mind map summaries
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