How to take effective notes
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How to Take Effective Notes Krista Beam, B.Sc Academic Learning Specialist
Transcript of How to take effective notes
How to Take Effective NotesKrista Beam, B.ScAcademic Learning Specialist
Agenda
What is effective note-taking?
Explore the importance of active listening
Review tips and tricks for note-taking
Practice effective methods of note-taking.
Learning Objectives
Prepare you to take useful notes from lectures, textbooks, and course-related activities
To further use those notes as a good study resource.
Develop your active listening skills
Reflection
What is your current approach to note-taking?
Do you feel it is effective? Why or why not?
Take a few minutes to complete the note-taking quiz to identify any areas for improvement
Effective Note-Taking
How do I Listen Actively?
Listen closely for important concepts and ideas
Adjust your note taking as needed
Avoid distractions and monitor your attention
Evaluate what the speaker is telling you
Ask any questions as they arise
Test Your Multitasking
How to Avoid Distractions
Leave your cell phone in your locker or bag.
If you use a lap-top for typing notes, turn your wi-fi off.
Keep a scrap piece of paper to jot down any distracting thoughts that pop up (e.g. need to pick up groceries tonight, when is that assignment due?)
Abbreviations and Symbols
Symbols can be used to identify material you need to return to * for importance - use these to show how confident you are
feeling with the material ? for any questions or if you need more information.
Frequently used words can be shortened to save you time. Info instead of information Gov’t instead of government
Effective Notetaking
What to do – create notes that can be used as study aids.
How to do it – Which method would you use?
Why? Note-taking becomes studying at the same time. That is a time saver!
Pick a Method that Works for You!
Assistive Technology Options
LiveScribe Pen
Digital Recorder Why? Taking good notes becomes
studying at the same time.
Practice Time!
Choose one of note-taking methods described in this presentation.
Watch the video and take notes as you go!
Introduction to Twitter
Next Steps
Try out the strategies mentioned here.
Challenge yourself to keep trying a new note-
taking method – it will be worth it in the end!
Contact Krista at [email protected] or 204-725-8700 if you would like additional help with these topics.
Questions/Comments?
Remember you can download the presentation at:
There are helpful documents hyperlinked throughout the presentation as mentioned earlier.
