1. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada1 Online PowerPoints to accompany KEYS TO SUCCESS Fourth Canadian Edition Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, Sarah Lyman Kravits, and Peter J. Maurin Slides prepared by Tiffani Baldwin and Danica Lavoie Chapter 6

2. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada2 Listening, note taking and memory taking in, recording and retaining information.

3. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada3 “The true art of memory is the art of attention.” - Samuel Johnson

4. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada4 Hearing vs. Listening

5. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada5 Stages of listening Sensation Interpretation Evaluation Reaction

6. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada6 Effective note taking Reviewing and revising notes Recording information in class

7. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada7 Which note taking system works best for you? And how can you be more efficient?

8. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada8 Improve your memory

9. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education Canada9 Use: Specific strategies Visual aids Critical thinking Mnemonic devices