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Note Making Format
Taking notes is a method of organising and
summarising data from multiple sources. The
following components make up the standard
note-taking format:
¢ TITLE: The title of your notes should reflect
heir main subject matter.
e SOURCE: Identify the notes’ source, such as
he book, article, or lecture, in the text.
e CURRENT DATE: When taking notes, be sure
o include the current date.
¢ TITLES & SUB TITLES: Take advantage of
headings and subheadings to structure your
notes and facilitate later research.
e USE BULLETS: Use bullet points to highlight
ey points and specifics in a list. Use simple,
direct language, and zero in on the most e USE BULLETS: Use bullet points to highlight
key points and specifics in a list. Use simple,
direct language, and zero in on the most
important ideas rather than trying to include
everything.
USE ABBREVIATIONS: When taking notes,
abbreviations can help you save time and
.
space. Use “w/" instead of “with” or “b/c”
instead of “because,” etc.
HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT POINTS: Utilize
.
highlighting to draw attention to specific
points or single out specific pieces of
information that are crucial to your
understanding of the whole.
USE DIAGRAMS/VISUAL AIDS: Use visual
.
aids, such as flowcharts or graphs, to break
down and internalise information that might
otherwise be difficult to grasp and retain.
SUMMARISE: Write a brief paragraph or two
summarising the main ideas and information
.
from the notes. This is a great way to quickly
review and recall the most crucial points.
REVIEW: Regularly reviewing your notes is an
excellent way to ensure that you retain the
most crucial information from the course.
(Title) (Title)
Note Format example-
1.
1.1 (sub-points)
1.2
1.3
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.
3.1
3.2
3.2.1 (sub-sub points)
3.2.2
4.
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4.2
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ey to Abbreviations
wR wn = f Summary
Summary
(Heading)
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