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Listening & Note TakingA Student Academic Learning ServicesWorkshopIntroduction Scary truth about note takingoIt is only the beginning of the learning process Short term memoryooUp to one minuteMostly sensory (sight, sound) How do you keep up?ooAverage handwriting speed: 37 wpmAverage talking speed: 140 wpmWhat will you learn in thisworkshop? Importance of effective note taking The whole picture:oooBefore classDuring classAfter class Note taking formats (Cornell System) The importance of review1
Importance of Effective Note Taking Encourages students to listen carefully Improves study and work habits Enhances understanding of material Personal notes are easier to rememberthan the text or PowerPoint notesBefore ClassWAR!Write a brief summary ofprevious classes.Anticipate learningobjectives for the class.Review major points andconcepts and come upwith questions!During ClassNERD!/LVWHQ IRU«NXPEHUV ³)LUVW VHFRQGO\ ILQDOO\« EPSKDVLV ³7KLV LV LPSRUWDQW 7RQH JHVWXUHRepetition: Concepts, terms, examples mentionedtwice or moreDefinitions: Concepts & terms defined in class2
Cornell Note Taking System For in- class note taking Simple format Great for studyingCornell Note Taking SystemKey words onthe leftDetail anddefinitions (inpoint form)on the rightLeave spacefor summaryand testquestionsSymbols and AbbreviationsLrn 2 wrt fst b4 u gobananas!3
6KRUWKDQG :ULWLQJ«« , GRQ·W WKLQN \RX KDYH time to learn that rightnow!Activity: Cornell Note Taking Use the Cornell note template Listen carefully to the mini- lecture andtake notes using the tips discussed in theworkshop Debrief afterwardsAfter Class³Can Finally Re- Write RLJKW Clear up any misunderstandings Fill in missing points Revise your notes as needed Write possible test questions, terminologyyou need memorize, etc. in the bottomportion of your notes Review your notes within 24 hours ofclass4
Importance of ReviewOther Study Note FormatsFAQWhat if PowerPoint slides are available formy in-class note taking convenience? Very popular technique 3ULQW DV µKDQGRXWV¶ with 3 slides per page Take extra notes onlines &UHDWH D ³6ZHDW 3DJH out of the slides later5
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