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Cornell Notetaking

Cornell Notetaking. Why Cornell notes?!?! . Efficient Mastery Better prepared for tests Work Smarter not Harder Students learn the material 90% better when using Cornell notes . What should your paper look like? . Review Main Ideas Questions Terms Prompts to help you study WHEN:

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Cornell Notetaking

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  1. Cornell Notetaking

  2. Why Cornell notes?!?! • Efficient • Mastery • Better prepared for tests • Work Smarter not Harder • Students learn the material 90% better when using Cornell notes

  3. What should your paper look like? Review Main Ideas Questions Terms Prompts to help you study WHEN: After taking notes Note Taking Area • Record the lecture here, using • Concise sentences • Shorthand symbols • Abbreviations • Lists • Skip lots of space between points WHEN: During reading or class Step 2: Determine Questions/ Main Ideas Step 1: Record Notes While Reading Summary Summarize the section WHEN: After the review Step 3: Summarize

  4. What should your paper look like?

  5. What are the three steps of the Cornell system? • Record notes in the main Note Taking Column/ right-hand side of the paper • Read notes and underline key words and correct missing information • Identify main ideas and questions. Write those in the Review/ left-hand column. • Review all of your notes in the left and right-hand columns • Write a one sentence summary at the end of the section.

  6. Step 1: Record Notes as You Read • Write down main ideas, facts, details and important examples (do not write down everything... only write down important information) • Use numbering, bullets, and indentations • Use abbreviations • Use graphic organizers or pictures when helpful • Separate blocks of information by skipping lines/ use your space effectively • Do NOT write in complete sentences

  7. Where should I take those notes? As you read, notes should be taken in this area

  8. How do I know what to write down?

  9. Successful Note taking:Listen/Watch for KEY WORDS

  10. Successful Note taking:Listen/Watch for KEY WORDS Laws FACTORS Major Changes Effects Causes Key Events Costs Stages of development Firsts Comparisons Lists Contrasts technology Terms/ Vocabulary Influential People Important Dates Court Cases differences Statistics

  11. Pick out Themes • Economic • Political • Social • Changes/Continuities **Definitely take notes that fall under these categories.

  12. What should my notes look like? • Take a look at the next 7 slides to help you better organize your notes. • Remember, the purpose of note-taking is to give you something to uselater (when studying). You want to be able to easily read them and find the information you are looking for.

  13. Successful Note-taking: Use space. Move your hand. 3 keys to green environ 1- educate public 2- improve tech. 3-help incr. demand for recy.ing Three keys to green environment – educate public, improve techno., and help increase demand for recycling.

  14. Use space to show relationships. Use vertical space. Use horizontal space. 3 keys to green environ 1- educate public 2- improve tech. 3-help incr. demand for recy.ing Gas Use -Factors Europe U.S Less good hwys More $$ cheap gas More trains auto ind. +pub transp. oil comp.

  15. Use headings to organize ideas. Gas Use -Factors EuropeU.S Less good hwys More $$ cheap gas More trains auto ind. +pub transp. oil comp.

  16. To create headings, use - • CAPITAL LETTERS BOXES • underline • -- indent below the heading

  17. Use Mapping and Charting

  18. Use symbols and abbreviations. Mr = ! Mrs % w/ ‹ pop › & w/o See Chart!!!

  19. Step 2: Determine Questions or Main Ideas • Read your notes and underline key words and phrases • Correct/ enhance incomplete information • Write questions or main idea terms in the left-hand column about the information on the right.

  20. Step 2: Determine Questions or Main Ideas Your questions and main ideas should be written in this area

  21. Step 3: Write a Summary • Review all notes on both sides • Determine main ideas within the section. • Write a sentence summarizing the section.

  22. Step 3: Write a Summary After you have completed a section write a summary sentence

  23. What are the best ways to use your notes to prepare for a quiz or test? • Cover up the right side of your page. • Read the questions/ main ideas. • Recite the information from memory as fully as possible. • Uncover your notes to verify the information. • Compare your reading notes and your class notes - making connections between the two.

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