Effective Note-Taking Strategies for University Success
Enhance your university experience with these valuable tips: commit to class attendance, concentrate during lectures, connect ideas to enhance understanding, and develop your own note-taking style using methods like Cornell and Question Technique. Explore different note-taking styles and utilize tools like Concept Maps for visual learning. Elevate your learning game today!
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Note Taking EIU 1111: University Foundations
Agenda Making the most of Lectures Taking Notes Practicing
Commit to Class Anticipate Be on Time Don t Miss Classes Do the Assignments
Concentrate Minimize Distractions Listen Actively
Connect Ideas Paraphrase what you hear Relate key ideas to what you already know Make a note of unknown words Own your confusion Get involved
Note Taking Develop YOUR style Choose the best method Summary Method Outline Method Cornell Method Question Technique Concept Maps
Summary Method Monitor the lecture Summarize what is said Translate Time consuming Auditory learning
Outline Method Summarizes Key Point (headings) Don t have to follow standard outline formulas don t get distracted Shows relationships Great study prep tool Analysis and Critical Thinking Learners
Cornell Method Divide paper into 3 sections Right side notes during class Left side Heading/questions after class Bottom summary/questions/comments
Cornell Method Note Taking Styles: Different styles a person can use based upon learning styles: -Summary -Outline -Cornell -Question -Concept Note Taking Styles What is my best style?
Question Technique Similar to the Cornell Method Questions, instead of key phrases Prep for Test
Concept Maps Visual Tool Used during or after lectures For visual learning Don t spend too much time on being creative
Concept Maps Naps Regular Sleep Get rest Good Listener in lecture Shut out noise Legible Avoid Distractions Take notes Listen for test possibilities Sit near Front Eat Breakfast Key Ideas Summarize
Master Note-Taking Clearly Identify the Class Reduce to Key Ideas Take Notes from all Relevant Input Don t Erase Mistakes Abbreviate Review Notes Often Tape Lectures Selectively Organize Request Feedback about your Notes
Lets Practice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
