![The Cornell Method
Developed by Cornell University, USA.
Very good for academic lectures.
The page is divided into three parts:
• Major writing portion to the right [you record class discussion here]
• Slim margin in the left. [After class, you re-read the notes, and guess
the important questions from that portion].
• A margin at the bottom. [You write down a summary of that note.
Easy to recall the topic later, even before reading it]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/notetaking-converted-200509194321/85/Note-taking-7-320.jpg)
Note taking
- 1. Note Taking
- 2. Definition of Note Taking Note-taking is: ✓ A skill to take down running notes ✓ Combines active-listening and short-hand writing ✓ Crucial for gathering data
- 3. Uses of Note taking 1. During academic lectures Note-taking is the best way to capture the ongoing, live discussions in the class. A text book or a handout misses out the cross-questioning and examples, that come up in the class. 2. During client counselling Counselling intends to gather as much relevant information as possible from a client, regarding a case. Note-taking skills are very much required then, as you have to jot down information without breaking off the rapport.
- 4. Note-taking: a skill Talent is something you are born with. But skill is what you develop through careful practice. Note-taking is actually a combination of two direct skills: 1. Active Listening 2. Listen-to-writing conversion, with words and symbols So, you become skilled in note-taking, only when you sharpen your listening and writing skills.
- 5. 5 methods of Note-taking Charting Method Cornell Method Outline Method Sentence Method Mind-Mapping Method
- 6. The Charting Method You draw a table. Divide the information into columns and rows. Very helpful in comparative studies.
- 7. The Cornell Method Developed by Cornell University, USA. Very good for academic lectures. The page is divided into three parts: • Major writing portion to the right [you record class discussion here] • Slim margin in the left. [After class, you re-read the notes, and guess the important questions from that portion]. • A margin at the bottom. [You write down a summary of that note. Easy to recall the topic later, even before reading it]
- 8. Guess the questions that can come in the exams from the portion taught Your Summary of this lecture / note
- 9. The Outline Method • Very good to plan a step-by-step procedure; or note down a dense topic that has multiple subtopics. • The main idea is written as heading. The specific, subordinate ideas are written below it, spacing right. • This is actually how you write your essays currently.
- 11. The Sentence Method • Simply write every new thought, topic, or fact on a new line. • This method is easier than Outline method, if the material is difficult, or delivered quickly. • Currently used by you during class notes. • Very effective for fast notes during client meetings.
- 13. The Mind-Mapping Method • Useful for brainstorming; Problem solving: where you have to factor in multiple things, before and after, to tackle an issue. • Write the main heading in the center. • Branch out ideas like before / after / strength / weakness; etc. • Use color pens for color coding. • Make a flowchart of your ideas.