Eighth day lecture

Note taking strategies

Importance of taking note

• keeps you actively involved and engaged while reading and listening to lectures
• keeps you focused 
• provides study material for exams
• transforms you from a passive observer to an active participant during class 
• serves as research references 
• helps academic success

there are many place to take note such as..

• at lectures 
• during tutorial 
• while reading any article 
• when discussing between friends
• while referring to the previous note taken 
• any time we go through any important information 

*bloom's taxonomy is a way of improving our note, what we have taking.

-to take note we should be an active listener..

     to become an active listener there are some tips to follow, such as

• sit close to the lecture 
• listen to the main ideas 
• remain alert to recognize when a  new topic is being introduce 
• keep an open mind 
• engage in self-talk 
• get enough sleep
• don't come to class hungry

-then listen for clues word such as ...

• for example 
• for organization or chronological order
• for additional points
• for opposing ideas
• for similar ideas
• for exceptions
• for emphasis
• for understanding 
• for summarizing
• for exams

Preparation for effective note-taking

•          Before going to class, READ homework assignments and TAKE NOTES while you read

•          Have all of your supplies ready to use.

•          Arrive to class early

•          Write down everything the lecturer writes on the board

•          Write down material that is emphasized on a Power Point Presentation

•          If possible download a copy of the lecturer’s Power Point presentation, and read over it BEFORE class  

Note taking tips

•          Take notes in the lecturer’s words, but when you study, RECITE them in your own words

•          Refer to the book to add necessary and additional information

•          Take notes from the recommended text and compare them to your lecture notes

•          Leave blank spaces to add more information later

•          Leave space between the main ideas and supporting details

•          Take notes until the end of class 

•          Write legibly

      •     Use an adjusted writing style – combining cursive and print

•          Use a tape recorder

•          Write meaningful phrases

•          When revising your notes, color-code them

•          Write notes to yourself

•          Exchange contact information with a reliable classmate