UED102: Taking Lecture Notes

PREPARE BEFORE TAKING NOTES

(prepare the umbrella before it rains)

The best way to prepare your note-taking activity is to READ the text assignment BEFORE CLASS . By reading the text assignment before the lecture , it will allow you to ;

to help remember information that's given by lecture
make it easier to understand
help plan essay or work
avoid plagiarism
identify main ideas of the lecture and have some idea what the lecture is about

Sit near the front of the room . Choose a spot in the class where you will have few distractions . Then you will be able to pay attention better and take better notes . Find a spot where you can see and hear the lecture clearly. You should also to see the board clearly .

Next , the way to prepare before taking notes is highlight , underline and capitalise . By underlining and using capitals , it's easier to make out key points in your lecture notes . It helps you you concentrate in class .

Thirdly ,Listen carefully to the introduction of the lecture . Don't waste time easing your way into note-taking mode at the beginning of class . Be ready to go from the very start .

Lastly , tape-record lecture . Later you can replay the lecture to fill in anything you missed .

Notes Taking Excercise

Cornell goal setting slides

-The Cornell note taking method helps organize class notes into easily digestible summaries . The main points , details , study cues and summary are all written in one place .

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