MISS DJAIB AMINA
English class
DOYOUKNOWHOWTO
take notes efficiently?
part 2
AFTERREADINGTHIS,YOUWILL
Why post a part2?Because part one contained TIPS. This
one contains the techniques.
[Link] box method
Similar to the Cornell Method,
divide your paper into sections,
but in this case, create a box in
the
lower part of your page.
Take notes in the top part of
the
page during the lecture or
reading.
Afterward, write a summary or
key
takeaways in the box at the
bottom.
is wider.
Write main ideas, keywords, or questions
in the left column during the lecture or
reading.
In the right column, take more detailed
notes, examples, or explanations.
[Link]“t” method
Draw a "T" shape on your paper,
with the vertical line forming a
boundary between two sections. In
the left section, write down main
topics or headings.
In the right section, take detailed
notes, examples, and explanations.
[Link]-column method Divide
your paper into two columns. The left
column is narrower, and the right column
[Link] method
Divide your paper into two sections, either
vertically or horizontally.
Use one section for taking primary notes, and
the other section for summarizing or jotting
down questions and keywords.
[Link]+Summary Method:
Create an outline of the lecture or reading material. Afterward,
write a summary that captures the key points and
takeaways from the outline.
6. Mapping with Summary:
Use a concept map or mind map to visually represent the relationships
between ideas and concepts.
Include a summary section where you can briefly describe the main
takeaways.
Flow-Based Two-Column Notes
Similar to the Two-Column Method, but you can also use arrows
and lines to indicate the flow of ideas and connections between
topics.
How can itellif a
pieceofinformation
isimportant?
1.
Pay Attention to Verbal and Visual Cues:
In lectures, professors often emphasize important points by repeating them,
speaking more slowly, or using gestures.
In written materials, important information may be highlighted, bolded, or
italicized.
2. Listen Actively:
Actively engage with the material, whether in a lecture or during reading. Listen for
the main ideas, key concepts, and supporting details.
Look for cues such as introductory phrases like "important," "key point," or "in
summary."
3. Focus on Objectives:
Understand the objectives of the lecture, discussion, or reading. What are you
supposed to learn or take away from it? Prioritize information related to those
objectives. So if a lecture is about a scientific topic, what’s important is how the lecturer
deals with the subject. So don’t miss the first few sentences in which every teacher or
lecturer explains why they are presenting a class or a conference on that specific topic.
If you still can’t tell, you can always ask the teacher about the purpose of that one
specific class but you must be careful on how you ask it so it doesn’t seem too upfront /
brutal. Remember that you only need that information to facilitate and enhance your
note taking system.
4. Understand the Structure:
Identify the structure of the content, such as headings, subheadings, and the
logical flow. Main ideas are often found in these structural elements. Usually, these
are marked in every PPT. There’s also always a plan for anything that you read so
focus on the titles that interest you.
Recognize the organization of information within a lecture or reading. This can
help you decide which information you need and which one you don’t need. 5. Ask
Questions:
Ask questions to yourself as you engage with the content. What do you need to
know? What are the main takeaways? This can guide you in identifying essential
information.