Note making

1. Note making is the art of being able to abstract the relevant ideas (main & subsidiary) while going through information/study material / report / reading material etc. Note making LET US LARN THE ART AND IMBIBE THE ABILITY

2. USES • It is a useful skill which helps to • remember the information gathered • make quick revision before exams • store supplement material taken from reference books and journals • condense lengthy lesson into shorter ones • understand better

3. Purpose TO GATHER INFORMATION ON A SPECIFIC TOPIC

4. STEPS TO MAKE NOTES First : Read the passage to know the theme and subject Second : Read carefully underlining or mentally making notes of main ideas. Third : Add the sub points which supplement the main points

5. Characteristics of good notesA) Brevity: note should be brief and to the pointB) Relevance: note should be relevant to the topic.C) Clarity: note should not be so brief that their clarity is lost.D) Note-form: Logical sequence should be maintained. The notes can be in various forms: 1) In sequence 2) In order of importance 3) As a flow chart 4) In a tabular form 5) Any other suitable methodsE) Abbreviations and symbols will have to be used.F) Include all the important information. Do not sacrifice relevance at the altar of brevity.G)The logical presentation should have headings and indented sub-headings.

6. What kind of abbreviation to use • Capitalized first letter of word: e.g. UNO for United Nation Organisation • Symbols: • i.e. that is • ↑ Rising • @ at the rate of • e.g. for example • = equal to • o circle % percentage • + in addition to • & and • / or • viz namely • etc and so on

7. 3. Using abbreviations Dr. Doctor Prof. Professor 4. Using numbers for figures 12m 12 meters 27kg 27 kilogram 5. Using the first few letters of the word edu. Education tech. Technical 6. Using the first few and last letter of the word govt. government std. standard 7. Using the first few and last few letters of a word rlgn. religion ltd. limited 8. Using short words for long words cop policeman

8. Marking Scheme • Title : 1 Mark • Content (minimum 3 headings/sub headings with proper indentation and notes) : 3 Marks • Abbreviations/Symbols (any 4) : 1 Mark TOTAL : 5 Marks NOTE: 1. The note should include the main points with suitable titles, sub titles and recognisable abbreviations. 2. Complete sentences are not accepted as notes. If any candidate writes complete sentences ½ mark will be deducted from the total. 3. Numbering of points can be indicated in different ways and these should be accepted as long as a consistent pattern is followed.

9. LAYOUT • TITLE • 1. Main Heading • 1.1. Sub heading • 1.1.1.Sub Sub heading • 1.1.2.Sub Sub heading • Main Heading • 2.1. Sub heading • 2.1.1.Sub Sub heading • 2.1.2.Sub Sub heading • 3. Main Heading • 3.1. Sub heading • 3.1.1.Sub Sub heading • 3.1.2.Sub Sub heading • 3.2. Sub heading • 3.3. Sub heading Key to Abbreviations & Symbols 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

10. Life in ancient Egypt was centered largely on agriculture. The majority of the people were involved in farming, and the growing season lasted eight-nine months. Wheat, fruits and vegetables were the principal crops, although there was some pastoral farming of cattle, sheep, or goats. Farmers in ancient Egypt worked to reach a level of subsistence so that they could feed themselves and pay their taxes. During the annual flooding of the Nile, which typically lasted from July through November, farming was impossible. But when the waters receded, a thick layer of fertile silt over the farmlands remained to insure rich soil for their crops and thick grasses for their grazing animals. How can we make notes from larger pieces of text?

11. Life in ancient Egypt was centered largely on agriculture. The majority of the people were involved in farming, and the growing season lasted eight-nine months. Wheat, fruits and vegetables were the principal crops, although there was some pastoral farming of cattle, sheep, or goats. Farmers in ancient Egypt worked to reach a level of subsistence so that they could feed themselves and pay their taxes. During the annual flooding of the Nile, which typically lasted from July through November, farming was impossible. But when the waters receded, a thick layer of fertile silt over the farmlands remained to ensure rich soil for their crops and thick grasses for their grazing animals. Mainly agriculture - growing season - eight-nine months – wheat fruits vegetables – pastoral farming :cattle sheep goats - feed themselves - pay taxes - annual flooding – Nile - July to November - farming impossible – when waters receded – left layer fertile silt - crops - thick grasses for grazing animals.

12. Ancient Egypt 1. Main Profession 1.1. Agriculture 1.1.1. Prin. Crops : Wheat, Fruits, Veggies 1.1.2 Growing Season lasted One Month 1.2. Pastoral Farming 1.2.1. Cattle, Sheep, Goats 1.3. Helps to feed themselves & pay taxes 2. Major Problem 2.1. Annual Flooding of Nile 2.1.1. July through Nov. 2.1.2. Farming Impsbl. 3. Boon 3.1. When water receded 3.1.1. Left layer fertile silt 3.1.2. Crops & thick grasses for animals Key to Abbreviations & Symbols 1. Prin. Principal 2. Veggies Vegetables 3. Nov. November 4. Impsbl. Impossible 5. & And