Note Taking - English Language - Lecture Slides, Slides of English Language

Download Note Taking - English Language - Lecture Slides and more Slides English Language in PDF only on Docsity!

Note Taking

Made Easy

Objective:

To understand and implement

different note taking styles in

order to be a successful

student.

Note Taking Process Flow

Preparing

Recording

Reviewing

Observing

Notes

Listening

The L–Star System

 Listen Actively

 Set it Down

 Translate

 Analyze

 Remember

0

20

40

60

80

100

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

East West North

Observe and Listen

Actively

Watch for Clues

Be alert to repetition.

Listen for introductory, concluding and

transitional words and phrases.

Watch the board, overhead projection

and PPT slides.

Highlight the obvious clues.

Notice the instructor's interest level.

Observe & Listen

Actively

Set The Stage

 Attend Class-imperative

 Complete outside assignments

 Bring the right materials

 Sit front and center-be alert

 Conduct a short pre-class review

 Participate in Class Activities

 Ask Questions-good questions that elicit

information

RECORD

Set It Down

 Date your notes

 Write topic of each lecture

 Number the pages

 Use one side of paper

 Leave one or more blank spaces between points

 Draw pictures and/or diagrams

What Type of Record

 Four Different Style

Cornell Format

Paragraphing

Outlining

Mind-Mapping (Think Link)

Cornell Format

• Main

Ideas

• One
• Two

---

- **_Details_** 

• Organized by main ideas & details
• Sequential-- take notes as they are given by instructor or text in an orderly fashion.
• Classroom
• Can be used as study tool : _1. Define terms or explain concepts listed on the left side.

2. Identify the concept or term based on its definition on the right side._

Mind-Map

Why Use a Concept

Map?

Shows relationships between ideas

Big Picture First

Zoom in on subordinate ideas

(subdivided topics)

 Critical Thinking:

General to Specific,

 Hands-On:

You create your concept ma p

 Visual:

Map stays in your mind and memory

Review

Translate & Analyze

• Review within 24 hrs
• Long-term memory
• Daily review:

Ten minute sessions

• Edit Notes
• Rewrite illegible

words, correct spelling

• Summarize notes
• Use colored pens or

pencils

• Weekly review: 20 min.
• Type notes
• Program review time

Lecture Notes

• Use 8½” by-11” paper with a three punch.
• Keep notes from each class separate using

dividers or separate notebook.

• Copy any information that is written

on the board, used on an overhead, or

presented in charts and graphs