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Whatever field of study you choose, chances are you’ll be sitting through quite a few lectures during your time in college. Thanks to advances in technology, students now have more options than ever for taking effective notes. Here are some tips for taking good notes and organizing them so they are useful to you as you study throughout the semester and review for the final at the end.
- Pick a method and stick with it. Whether you prefer taking notes on your laptop, by hand, etc., it’s important to find a method that works for you and stick with it. That’s not to say you can’t adapt your method if it’s not working, but it’s far more difficult to organize notes that have been taken throughout the semester using a variety of different methods.
- Keep your notes organized. If you take notes on your laptop or smartphone, create a folder (or several) for each class or unit and organize your notes in these folders as soon as you’re finished taking them. If you prefer to take notes by hand, keep all of your notes for each class in a notebook or a ring binder divided by unit. I prefer the ring binder method because it’s easier to move notes around and reorganize them if needed.
- Portable is best. In the interest of efficiency, I prefer keeping notes in an easily portable form so I can study anywhere. Of course, smartphones and tablets are perfect for this. For those who prefer to take notes by hand, you can buy notecards that are organized in small ring binders that slip easily into a purse or small bag.
- Develop a shorthand method that works for you.It doesn’t have to be the “official” shorthand once used by secretaries all over the country, but you should use some form of shorthand that makes sense to you. For example, my freshman year in college I took a history seminar on WWII. Instead of writing “Hitler” over and over, I developed a shorthand sign (an H with a circle around it) to symbolize his name.
- If your professor writes it on the board, write it in your notes. A good rule of thumb is that if the professor thinks it’s important enough to write on the board or overhead projector, then it’s probably important enough to include in your notes as well.
- Compare notes. It’s a good idea to compare notes with a classmate at the end of each lecture to make sure you have all of the essential information written down.
What else can I help you with?
What should you not do when taking notes while someone's talking?
interrrupt when you disagree with the speaker.
What things should you not do when taking notes while someone is speaking?
Interrupt when you disagree with the speaker
What should you do when taking notes while someone is speaking?
Write it down while they are saying it so you get the question right!
Should pregnant women take percasets?
Definitely not! Always check with your doctor before taking any medication while pregnant.Definitely not! Always check with your doctor before taking any medication while pregnant.Definitely not! Always check with your doctor before taking any medication while pregnant.Definitely not! Always check with your doctor before taking any medication while pregnant.Definitely not! Always check with your doctor before taking any medication while pregnant.Definitely not! Always check with your doctor before taking any medication while pregnant.
What are methods of taking notes while reading?
1. Highlighting 2. Writing in the margins 3. Underlining
When you are taking research notes what should you always include about your research sources?
The kind of information one should take notes on while they look through their sources should be information that is reliable and useful for their assignment or notes that would help them study.
Which of the following statements is a conditional statement?
If you pay attention while taking notes, you should be able to write down everything the speaker says.
Do you create small column on the left while taking notes?
To enter questions you have about the information after you've already taken notes
What three ways can you keep track of your sources while taking notes?
It helps when I fart
What can do while reading a text that will help you better remember what you're reading?
verda Taking notes while reading
Can you eat bananas while taking Losartan potassium tablets?
Bananas do not contain enough potassium to cause a problem when taking Losartan potassium tablets. One should always consult their doctor with any medical concerns while taking medication.
When using the Cornell system is the location in which your primary notes are made while you are listening or reading material?
I assume you are referring to the Cornell System for note-taking. In this system, it does not seem to matter whether you are listening to a professor and taking notes, or whether you are reading something and taking notes. This system gives you tips for taking your notes effectively and making sure you have the key concepts.It divides the page into a cue column (to help jog your memory and recall key facts-- this is NOT used while taking notes, but rather, it is used later, when you review your notes); a brief summary at the bottom of the page; and then the rest of the page is the note-taking area. I enclose a link to an example of how you use this method to take notes.
