TOPIC 6 : TAKING LECTURUR NOTES

TOPIC 6 : TAKING LECTURER NOTES 


NOTE TAKING STRATEGIES


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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.


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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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