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Effective Note-Taking Methods Guide

The document discusses various methods and types of note-taking, emphasizing its importance for future reference, active listening, and deep understanding. It outlines linear and non-linear note-taking methods, including outlining, charting, mind mapping, and the Cornell method, as well as electronic note-taking and professional services. The content serves as a guide for effective note-taking strategies in academic settings.

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Effective Note-Taking Methods Guide

The document discusses various methods and types of note-taking, emphasizing its importance for future reference, active listening, and deep understanding. It outlines linear and non-linear note-taking methods, including outlining, charting, mind mapping, and the Cornell method, as well as electronic note-taking and professional services. The content serves as a guide for effective note-taking strategies in academic settings.

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UNIT 1: NOTE-

TAKING

Topic 1:Notetaking methods


and types
DEFINITION OF NOTETAKING
 is the practice of recording information captured from another
source.
Why make notes?
Why make notes?
• For future use/reference
• For revision after lectures
• Helps to become an active listener and critical thinker
• Promote deep understanding of the content of the lecture
• Help you to concentrate on what the lecturer is saying and provides
you with summary
METHODS OF TAKING
NOTES
METHODS OF TAKING NOTES
I. Linear
II. Non-linear
III. Electronic
IV. Professional services
I. Linear note-
taking
I. Linear note-taking
Notes which follow the order of the points made in the lecture
Type of notes
a) Outlining
Using headings and bullets to structure information
A typical structure would be:
I. Topic
A. Subtopic
1. Details
2. Details
B. Subtopic
3. Details
4. details
II. Non-linear note-taking
methods
II. Non-linear note-taking
methods
Notes which do not follow the order of the points made in the lecture
Type of notes
Charting
Mind map/mapping/ brain storming
Sentence method
SQ3R(Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)
Guide note
Cornell
Charting
Charting is a graphic representation of the content of a lecture.
Example
Mind map/mapping/ brain storming
a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts
example
Sentence method
-writing every new thoughts or informational in a new line

SQ3R(Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)


-Taking notes from written material or text books

Guide note
-Handout from the lecturers

Cornell
-systematic format of taking notes by dividing a paper into specific sections
III. Electronic note taking

IV. Professional services


III. Electronic note taking
-using electron devices to take notes.
Example: laptop,computer,cellphone etc.

IV. Professional services


Using professional notetakers to take note on your behalf
Thank you
for
participating….

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