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Cornell. Notes. What are Cornell Notes?. Cornell Notes are a system for note-taking used in colleges around the world . They have been proven to help students achieve academic success.

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Cornell

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  1. Cornell Notes

  2. What are Cornell Notes? • Cornell Notes are a system for note-taking used in colleges around the world. • They have been proven to help students achieve academic success. • Using Cornell Notes can help you increase your knowledge, improve your grades and help keep you organized.

  3. How to set up Cornell Notes • You have options: • Use a “Cornell Notes Ruler” • Fold your paper • Draw it free-hand • IMPORTANT: Don’t get hung-up on making perfect lines. The important part of the notes are YOUR notes!

  4. First & Last Name Class Title Period Date Topic Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc. Class Notes 2 1/2” 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes

  5. Let’s practice! • You will want to set up 2 pieces of binder paper for notes. • Number the bottom right-hand corner 1 & 2.

  6. Your name Your class, Period Today’s date Cornell Notes Why Take Cornell Notes? 2 1/2” 1

  7. Why Take Cornell Notes? • Cornell-style notes are versatile. They can be used in many classes. • Taking Cornell Notes will help you learn new information. • Cornell notes can be excellent tools for studying for a test.

  8. Let’s check your notes… • Why use Cornell Notes? • Can be used in lots of classes • Learn new info • Tool=Study 4 a Test

  9. Excellent! • You are ready to move on…

  10. What materials are needed? • Binder paper • Column drawn at left-handed side of the paper-- approximately 2 ½ inches wide • Room at the bottom of the last page for summary

  11. How to take Cornell Notes: • Write information in your own words in right-hand column. • Include main ideas and important details. • Use symbols and visual cues • For example: ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, underlining, arrows , even pictures.

  12. How to take Cornell Notes: • Don’t worry about spelling on your notes—check the spelling later when you use the information on an assignment. • Use abbreviations that work for YOU! • Write headings/questions in left-hand column if they seem obvious during a lecture or while reading.

  13. And after taking notes… • Write questions, subtitles, and/or headings in the left-hand column. • Reread your notes to: • Correct, complete and/or clarify • Emphasize important information (use a highlighter or underline key details) • Write a reflection or summary at the bottom of the page.

  14. Use Your Notes to Study for a Test • Cover the right side of the page • Read the question/heading • Recite the information • Check for accuracy (Lift and peek) • Quiz a partner or friend

  15. What else could you use your notes for?

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