Effective Note-taking Strategies for Successful Learning
Note Taking Skills
University Advising Services
Most Important*
*Review your notes
within 24 hours of taking them
One hour spent studying soon
after class will do as much as
several hours of studying a few
days later!
Before Class
*Read assigned materials*
Write down any questions and
prepare to ask them in class
Before Class
•
Always
bring paper/pen/pencil
•
Have an organized notebook
Before Class
Just something to think about…
–
Laptops are becoming more accepted,
but they are distracting to the presenter
and other students.
–
Recording a lecture is time-consuming.
–
Rewriting notes is time-consuming.
During Class
Sit near or at the front of the
classroom
Techniques for Taking Notes
•
Record only important
ideas
•
Listen and look for cues
“The main point is…”
“In conclusion…”
“Obviously…”
During Class
•
Write key words or short phrases
•
Leave space between topics
During Class
•
Write page numbers mentioned by
the instructor
•
Write down your professor’s
examples
Techniques for Taking Notes
•
Note what is on the board,
power point, handout
•
Listen for answers to your
prepared questions
•
Ask questions!!
Techniques for Taking Notes
•
Summary
•
Outline
•
Concept Maps
•
Cornell Method
•
Fishbone Diagrams
Note Taking Method
Summarizing Information
•
Make your notes brief
•
Use abbreviations and symbols:
@
b/c
w/ w/o ex.
+ >
< * #
Note Taking Method
The Outline
The skeletal form
of information
The Outline
Concept Map
Concept Map
Note Taking Method
Cornell Method
Note Taking Method
Cornell Method
Cornell Method
Note Taking Method
Fishbone Diagram
(forms a conceptual map where
information is directly related)
Note Taking Method
Note Taking Method
*ACTIVITY *
After Class
•
Review your notes ASAP
•
Say important concepts
and ideas out loud
After Class
•
Compare notes with
classmates
•
Review your notes
regularly
Note Taking Method
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Dartmouth College. 2011. Academic Skills Center. Retrieved
January 23, 2011from
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/notes.html.
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Downing, S. 2008. On course: Strategies for creating success
in college and in life. 5th edition. Boston: Houghton
Mifflin Co.
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Walther, D. R. 1994. Toolkit for college success. Belmont:
International Thomson Publishing.
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Muskingum College. (2010). Learning Strategies Database.
Retrieved January 16, 2011, from
www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/index.html.
For More Information
Contact:
Dr. Matt Price
Learning Support Coordinator/Academic Advisor
University of North Alabama
The Commons 220
256-765-5949
mprice2@una.edu
Please see notes throughout the slide show for more information.
Utilize these helpful tips for effective note-taking strategies to enhance your learning process. Reviewing notes within 24 hours of taking them, spending time studying soon after class, preparing before class, sitting at the front during class, and using techniques like recording important ideas and writing key words will optimize your learning experience.
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Most Important* *Review your notes within 24 hours of taking them
One hour spent studying soon after class will do as much as several hours of studying a few days later!
Before Class *Read assigned materials* Write down any questions and prepare to ask them in class
Before Class Always bring paper/pen/pencil Have an organized notebook
Before Class Just something to think about Laptops are becoming more accepted, but they are distracting to the presenter and other students. Recording a lecture is time-consuming. Rewriting notes is time-consuming.
During Class Sit near or at the front of the classroom
Techniques for Taking Notes Record only important ideas Listen and look for cues The main point is In conclusion Obviously
During Class Write key words or short phrases Leave space between topics
During Class Write page numbers mentioned by the instructor Write down your professor s examples
Techniques for Taking Notes Note what is on the board, power point, handout Listen for answers to your prepared questions Ask questions!!
Techniques for Taking Notes Summary Outline Concept Maps Cornell Method Fishbone Diagrams
After Class Review your notes ASAP Say important concepts and ideas out loud
After Class Compare notes with classmates Review your notes regularly
For More Information Contact: Dr. Matt Price Learning Support Coordinator/Academic Advisor University of North Alabama The Commons 220 256-765-5949 mprice2@una.edu
