TOPIC 6 : TAKING LECTURER NOTES
NOTE TAKING STRATEGIES
What is note taking ?
⇰ Note taking is the practice of writing down pieces of a information that we got from someone such as lecturer in a systematic way with using our own word.
Why we must taking a note ?
⇰ Helps to improve our memory .
⇰ Helps to pay attention in the class .
⇰ Helps to study for the quiz .
⇰ Helps to take ownership of ideas .
⇰ Helps to organize and process data and information .
⇰ Helps the lecturer to test the students on how well they captured given information .
⇰ Helps exam revision .
⇰ Helps to understand what is lecturer teach in front .
What materials do we need to taking a note ?
⤨ Paper
⤨ Binder
⤨ Folder with pocket
⤨ Highlighter
⤨ Markers
⤨ Pen / color pen
⤨ Eraser
How do we take a notes ?
⟿ Write a date and day - so that you can know when the subject is has been discussed .
⟿ Label the notes - easy to find the subject .
⟿ Use abbreviations and symbol . For example :
⟿ Use an outline to show :
⟿ Use your own language - Sometimes the lecturer speak to fast so that we can not catch up and we will left behind . So , if we use our own language , it will minimize the time to write and we will not left behind .
While we taking a note we must ..
⟴ Be an aggressive , not a passive listener .
Ask question if you do not understand what is lecturer talk about and discussed if permitted . Sometimes we must know the mood of the lecturer that day before you go ask question so that we can respect them .
If we are not permitted to ask question or to discussed , jot that question in your note and try to seek out the meaning by yourself .
How to write a note with a creative way
There are several way to write a note in a creative way so that it will looks neat . For example ,
1 . CORNELL NOTE TAKING
2. TWO COLUMN METHOD
3 . OUTLINING
4 . MAPPING METHOD
5 . SENTENCES METHOD
Writing sentences on every other line .
KEY ACTIONS TO NOTE AS YOU OBSERVE YOUR INSTRUCTOR .
⟳ Be alert to repetition
When an instructor repeat a specific point, make a note of it . Sometimes it is the hint of the quiz .
⟳ Watch the board or overhead projector
If an instructor writes something down , It is mean that the material is very important .
⟳ Notice the instructor interest level
If the lecturer excited about something , it is likely be on an exam . So , take note .
⟳ Let go of judgments about lecturer styles
Do not let your attitude about an instructor's style get in the way of your education .
BEFORE CLASS START , you must ..
➸ Review the notes from the day before .
➸ Review your reading assignment .
➸ Make sure you have paper , pen , pencil and handout .
➸ Write the date at the top of your paper for notes .
➸ Leaves spaces between the line so that you can add information later .
IN THE CLASS , you must ..
➦ Sit near at the front and center - It helps to get better vision and better hearing . Besides that , when you sit in front , you are declaring your willingness to take a risk and participate . Also make you harder to fall asleep , the board is easier to read , and the instructor can see you more easily .
➦ Make sure you avoid from distraction such as peers , doorways , window glare . Another
➦ Ask question - Chances are , the question you think is " dumb " is on the mind of several classmates . It is fine to you too ask a question when you did not understand the topic because it will help your understanding .
What is note taking ?
⇰ Note taking is the practice of writing down pieces of a information that we got from someone such as lecturer in a systematic way with using our own word.
Why we must taking a note ?
⇰ Helps to improve our memory .
⇰ Helps to pay attention in the class .
⇰ Helps to study for the quiz .
⇰ Helps to take ownership of ideas .
⇰ Helps to organize and process data and information .
⇰ Helps the lecturer to test the students on how well they captured given information .
⇰ Helps exam revision .
⇰ Helps to understand what is lecturer teach in front .
What materials do we need to taking a note ?
⤨ Paper
⤨ Binder
⤨ Folder with pocket
⤨ Highlighter
⤨ Markers
⤨ Pen / color pen
⤨ Eraser
How do we take a notes ?
⟿ Write a date and day - so that you can know when the subject is has been discussed .
⟿ Label the notes - easy to find the subject .
⟿ Use abbreviations and symbol . For example :
- !! - Important
- ?? - Not clear
- & - And
- @ - At
- = - Equal
- Adj - adjective
- Pg - page
- Ex - example
- N - noun
- S - subject
- O - object
⟿ Use an outline to show :
- Main ideas
- Support
- Examples
⟿ Use your own language - Sometimes the lecturer speak to fast so that we can not catch up and we will left behind . So , if we use our own language , it will minimize the time to write and we will not left behind .
While we taking a note we must ..
⟴ Be an aggressive , not a passive listener .
Ask question if you do not understand what is lecturer talk about and discussed if permitted . Sometimes we must know the mood of the lecturer that day before you go ask question so that we can respect them .
If we are not permitted to ask question or to discussed , jot that question in your note and try to seek out the meaning by yourself .
How to write a note with a creative way
There are several way to write a note in a creative way so that it will looks neat . For example ,
1 . CORNELL NOTE TAKING
2. TWO COLUMN METHOD
3 . OUTLINING
4 . MAPPING METHOD
5 . SENTENCES METHOD
Writing sentences on every other line .
KEY ACTIONS TO NOTE AS YOU OBSERVE YOUR INSTRUCTOR .
⟳ Be alert to repetition
When an instructor repeat a specific point, make a note of it . Sometimes it is the hint of the quiz .
⟳ Watch the board or overhead projector
If an instructor writes something down , It is mean that the material is very important .
⟳ Notice the instructor interest level
If the lecturer excited about something , it is likely be on an exam . So , take note .
⟳ Let go of judgments about lecturer styles
Do not let your attitude about an instructor's style get in the way of your education .
BEFORE CLASS START , you must ..
➸ Review the notes from the day before .
➸ Review your reading assignment .
➸ Make sure you have paper , pen , pencil and handout .
➸ Write the date at the top of your paper for notes .
➸ Leaves spaces between the line so that you can add information later .
IN THE CLASS , you must ..
➦ Sit near at the front and center - It helps to get better vision and better hearing . Besides that , when you sit in front , you are declaring your willingness to take a risk and participate . Also make you harder to fall asleep , the board is easier to read , and the instructor can see you more easily .
➦ Make sure you avoid from distraction such as peers , doorways , window glare . Another
➦ Ask question - Chances are , the question you think is " dumb " is on the mind of several classmates . It is fine to you too ask a question when you did not understand the topic because it will help your understanding .
HOW DO WE REVIEW AFTER CLASS
➛ Review notes along with the book .
➛ Create our own examples .
➛ Discuss and compare notes with others .
➛ Re-write notes .
➛ Practice those skills you wish to develop .
➛ Ask Professor for clarification .
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