Note+Taking

= Note Taking =



Note taking is a brief record, especially one written down to aid the memory. As you can see in the [|photo], notes do not only have to be words. Sometimes they can have pictures, shapes, or examples. Notes are best for the person who takes them because others may not understand what a symbol means if they did not make the original connection. As long as studying becomes easier then you are taking good notes.

//What is the purpose of note taking?//

 * 1) ====== In order to take efficient notes, the student is forced to listen carefully and critically to what is being said. ======
 * 2) ====== Taking notes aids comprehension and retention. Personal notes in one's own writing are easier to understand and remember than textbook material. ======
 * 3) ====== Lecture notes should represent a concise and complete outline of the most important points and ideas, especially those considered most important by the professor. ======
 * 4) ====== Lecture notes clarify ideas not fully understood in the text or elaborate on things that the text mentions only briefly. ======
 * 5) ====== Lecture notes combined with notes from textbook material are an excellent source of review. They provide a gauge to what is important in the textbook. ======
 * 6) You can go to the Studnet Learning Center ([|SLC]) for more information.

//How can I apply note taking into the classroom?//
There are a number of ways you can apply note taking to your class. Teachers can give notebook checks that ensure students are following along with the subject and can give examples. The teacher can give tests where students are only allowed to use their notes to find the answers. This will help you determine if students are taking good notes and can understand their notes and refer to them for answers.

//How do you format your notes?//
There are a number of ways to format a page for notes; the most effective way will be the one that works best for you and your personal learning style. Here is an example of a format of way notes are taken"

Chapter: Title

 * Focus Questions or topics to look out for


 * 1) **Main Idea or Heading**
 * 2) Supportive Detail
 * 3) Supportive Detail
 * 4) Examples
 * 5) Examples
 * 6) **Next Main Idea or Heading**
 * 7) Supportive Detail
 * 8) Supportive Detail
 * 9) Examples
 * 10) Examples

Continue on with the notes until the chapter is completed. As you are writing your notes keep in mind if it is a lecture setting, the speaker will not usually slow down for you to catch up so in order to not get further behind, there are symbols you can use to illustrate what part of the lesson is unclear (?), important (!), question answered (Q), assignment (*), or if you want to add a personal comment (C).

Here are some quick tips to help you take better notes from geekygrades on [|youtube].
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