Notetaking.pdf
- 1. Notetaking & Note Making STUDENT CENTRAL WEBINAR SERIES
- 2. Overview Notetaking in Lectures Reading to Take Notes Note-taking Methods Assistive Technology
- 3. Why take notes? Identify key facts Provides a permanent record for revision Aids comprehension& retention Makes you restructure information Interpret (i.e. gives meaning) Condense Organise Provides repetition
- 4. Note-taking Strategies There are two types of note-taking strategies: Listening note-taking strategies (i.e. taking notes during a lecture) Reading note-taking strategies (i.e. taking notes from a written source) To become a skillful and efficient notetaker is a complex process. It can begin with theoretical knowledge like other skills however, it requires guidance and practice.
- 5. Notetaking in Lectures Some student’s record lecturers or share notes with their peers. Initially,these strategies may seem like a good idea, however it undervalues the importanceof note-taking as a learning process i.e. taking in information and writing it back out again! Taking notes is a skill,and the more you practice the easier it becomes.
- 6. DO NOT SPEND HOURS WRITING OUT NOTES It is not a good use of time to take every single word down from lecture slides
- 7. Listening Strategies Students must have a clear purpose Be able to recognise the main ideas Be selective (i.e. write only what is relevant) Do you have exams? Look at exam papers to guide you on topics you need to focus on.
- 8. Lecture Tips 1. Before the Lecture: Revise notes from the previous lecture or tutorial Pre-read about the topic Rule up pages according to your notetaking system Have a positive attitude, this will allow you to be open-minded and enable you to get the most out of the information presented
- 9. Lecture Tips 2. During the Lecture: Write down the title of the lecture, the name of the course and the date Listen carefully to the introduction, as this will enable you to anticipate what notes you may need to take Make a conscious effort to pay attention Be brief in your note-taking. Summarise in your own words, not the lecturer’s. Remember: your goal is to understand what the lecturer is saying, not to record everything they say. Use symbols & abbreviations Look for visual cues
- 10. Lecture Tips 3. After the Lecture: Revise lecture notes within 24 hours Fill in important details or blank spaces you may have left Highlight key points Keep all notes for each subject in a separate notebook Write a short summary of the lecture (1 paragraph) in your own words, this aids comprehension and retention
- 12. Methods of Notetaking The 5 R’s The Cornell Method Mindmaps The Outlining Method
- 13. Five R’s Record • Record any information given during the lecture, which you believe will be important. • Indicate sub-ideas and supportingdetails with numbers/letters under the major idea Reduce • Reduce your information. When you reduce your information, you are summarising and listing key words/ phrases in the recall column. Recite • Cover the notes you took for your class. Test yourself on the words in the recall section. Use the questions, key words or phrases to help you recite aloud facts or ideas. Then uncover your notes and verify what you have said. Reflect • You should then reflect on the information you received during class. Determine how your ideas fit with the information. Review • Review your notes regularly and you will retain a lot more information, which will help you for exams and reduce cramming.
- 14. Cornell Note Taking Date Subject Topic 2.5 inches 6 inches
- 15. Cornell Note Taking Date Subject Topic Recall Column Key phrases Questions Main ideas Summary Notes
- 16. Cornell Note Taking Date: 20/02/2020 Subject: Biology 1010 Topic: Water Summary Importance of water in controlling weight • Water helps body metabolize stored fats • Studies show; ➢Increase water increase = fat deposits decrease ➢Decrease water intake = fat deposits increase Water affects weight Helps metabolize fat Increase water= decrease fat Decrease water= increase fat This lecture including how water affects weight
- 17. Cornell Note Taking •In any lecture situation When to use: •Provides an organized and systematic means for recording and reviewing notes •Easy format for pulling out major concepts and ideas •Simple and efficient •Saves time and effort •A “Do-it-right-in-the-first-place” method Advantages: •None Disadvantages:
- 18. 2. Mind Maps uses comprehension/concentration skills Graphic representation of content Useful for visual learner
- 19. Mind Mapping • When lecture content is well organized • Often effective with guest lecturer and have no idea how lecture will be presented • Effective if you are mainly a “visual” learner When to use: • Helps keep visual track of lecture • Relationships easy to see • Can cover lines for memory review and relationships Advantages: • You may not hear changes in content from major points to facts • Can be visually overwhelming Disadvantages:
- 20. The Outline Method Major topic ➢Sub topic o Thought/supporting fact o Thought/supporting fact o Thought/supporting fact
- 21. Outlining Method • When lecture is organized and sequential • There is enough time in lecture to think about and make organizational decisions When to use: • Well organized system, if done correctly • Reduces need to edit • Easy to turn main points into questions Advantages: • Requires more thought in class for accurate organization • May not show relationships by sequence when needed • Doesn’t lend to itself to variety of review and question applications • VERY difficult if lecturer speaks fast Disadvantages:
- 22. Assistive Technology sessions for students registered with the Disability Office Read & Write - software to support you with reading and writing Wednesday 24th Feb @11.30am Livescribe - Audio recording device to support you with better notetaking (only attend if you have received a Pen) Thursday 25th Feb @ 11.30am Glean - Audio Recording software to support you with notetaking Friday 19th & 26th Feb @ 11.30am
- 23. Top Tips 1. Have a clear purpose when you are writing notes 2. Do not take everything down from your lecture notes 3. Write done key points 4. Be organized