CRASH COURSE STUDY SKILLS 1-3
Summarize the outline method of taking notes - you just record the details of the lecture or book you're
reading in a bullet list; each main point will be a top-level bullet and underneath you'll indent further
and further as you add details and specifics
Summarize the Cornell method of taking notes - divide paper into three sections (cue column, notes
column, and summary column)
Summarize the Mind Mapping Method of taking notes - mind maps are diagrams that visually represent
the relationships between individual concepts and facts
What is the pseudo-skimming technique - skim the text while keeping an eye out for main ideas,
vocabulary terms, and anything else important
What is the difference between recall and recognition? - recognition requires a cue while recall involves
pulling the memory from the depths of your brain's archive all on your own
What is the Morse Code Method? - draw a dot in the margin of the book next to a sentence that seems
to be laying out a big/interesting idea; draw a dash in the margin of the book next to an example or
explanation that supports the previous big idea
surveying - prereading and looking over everything quickly
questioning - writing out some questions that come to mind before starting the reading
reading - reading the content
reciting - either taking notes or summarizing what you've read
review - looking back over what you've read
