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Note-taking Overview
Note-taking Overview
Thomas Frank is back with more great stuff. Here, he discusses tips and strategies for setting yourself up for success with note-taking. He talks about the pros and cons of taking notes on paper or on computer, and he offers three great methods for taking notes: the outline method, Cornell method, and mind mapping.
5 Effective Note-taking Methods
5 Effective Note-taking Methods
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Cornell Method
Mapping Method
Outlining Method
Charting Method
Sentence Method
Five (more) Methods for Note-taking
Five (more) Methods for Note-taking
Here is an overview of five of the best note-taking methods:
Outline Method
Cornell Method
Mind Map Method
Flow Method
Write on the Side Method
Cornell Note-taking: The Five Rs
Cornell Note-taking: The Five Rs
In Skills and Strategies for Success 1, the Cornell method is taught in depth. See the two short videos to the left to learn more about the Cornell method or and the 5Rs of Note-Taking:
1) RECORD 2) REDUCE 3) RECITE 4) REFLECT 5) REVIEW
Reflect (The Note-Taking Difference Maker)
Reflect (The Note-Taking Difference Maker)
Regardless of which system you use, be sure to take time to REFLECT on the content and connect it to information you already know.
How is this connected to what I already know (WIAK)?
How is this connected to last unit/lesson?
How are these ideas connected to each other?
How is this connected to the world at this time and the world today?
Reorganizing Your Notes
Reorganizing Your Notes
Why should I reorganize my notes?
Good organization makes content easier to remember.
Organization creates links among the info you’re trying to remember.
Reorganizing your notes doesn’t just make it easier to study - it IS studying.
How do I reorganize my notes?
Find connections within your notes.
Draw a tree diagram to show those connections (examples, elaboration, cause, effect)
Spot holes in your notes. Identify specific questions from your notes.
Compare notes to others.
Adding color/fun fonts/fancy boxes etc is optional. If it being visually appealing will help you stay focused and make it more likely you'll return to your notes, go for it! If adding colors, bubble letters, etc. just feels like more work, don't worry about it. It's not necessary to get the benefits.
Focused Notetaking- AVID Strategy
1.Taking Notes 2.Processing Notes 3.Connecting Thinking 4.Summarizing and Reflecting on Learning and 5.Applying Learning
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