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NOTETAKING TIPS

Learn how to take effective notes that go beyond just passing exams. Discover the Cornell note-taking method, key strategies, and essential tips for studying and retaining information.

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NOTETAKING TIPS

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  1. NOTETAKING TIPS hOW TO DO MORE THAN PASS!

  2. John Doe 8/20/02 Period 7 Page 1 PENGUINS Why do Ps have flat feet? What is counter -current flow? • Ps have flat feet • Better to swim with • Like swim fins • Ps have special blood • circulation system • Counter current flow • Warm blood from heart • warms cold blood from feet • Prevents freezing Penguins are designed for their cold, ocean habitat. They have flat feet for swimming and counter -current blood flow to stay warm. USE CORNELL NOTES • 7 STEPS • 1. Heading • 2. Page Numbers • 3. Divider • 4. Title • 5. Notes • 6. Questions • 7. Summary

  3. GET READY • Have materials ready. • Get a good seat. • Sit up. • Concentrate. • Avoid distractions. Attitude is everything!

  4. A GOOD TITLE • Never use the class name as a title. • Use the overall topic of the lesson. • Be specific. MATH PERIMETER GEOMETRY

  5. IMPORTANT STUFF ONLY! • Keywords • Main Ideas • Important Concepts • New Vocabulary If you are writing every word the instructor is saying, you’re writing way too much!

  6. LOOK FOR CUES • Repeats • Writes on board • Changes voice • Emphasizes in any way If that little voice in your head thinks it is important, then write it down!

  7. BE QUICK • Use symbols and abbreviations. • Don’t worry about mechanics. • Write in phrases. • Leave space to add more detail later. If you fall behind the speaker, you’re writing too much.

  8. QUESTION • Always be thinking of questions. • If you don’t understand, ask. • Write questions when you review. • Make them hard. The only stupid question is the one you don’t attempt to answer.

  9. REVIEW • ASAP! • Check accuracy of notes. • Write Questions & Summary. • Underline/Highlight important stuff. Most forgetting happens in the first 24 hours.

  10. SUMMARIZE • Tell what you learned. • Main ideas, not details. • Don’t give a class play-by-play. If you can’t explain what you learned, did you learn anything?

  11. STUDY • Read over notes. • Recite aloud. • Self-Test. • Compare with other students. Waiting until the night before the test to study is a sure way to lower your grade.

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