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Note taking is a vital skill
in college. It is a must if you expect to learn from lectures. Note taking
helps you to learn, to remember and to recall information. Without some
kind of aid, forgetting occurs quickly. To remember and store information
in long term memory:
TAKE NOTES, STUDY NOTES
AND RECITE THEM!
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Keep a written record of
lectures that includes date and topic. Regular attendance is a must--sit
in front where you can see and be seen by the lecturer and where you can
hear well.
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Be flexible, use different
styles of note taking to adjust to the organizational patterns of each
topic or lecturer.
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Resist internal and
external distractions. Be an active listener.
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Read assignments before
class lecture--or at least preview the material to make yourself
familiar with the material.
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Make notes concise. Don't
write every word the instructor says.
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Use full size paper. Divide
the paper vertically in 113 and 213 columns. This creates a large left
hand margin that allows you free space to add to notes if desired. Takes
notes on only one side of paper, never write on the reverse side.
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Write legibly.
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Abbreviate key words and
common words like: and, with and for example, to save time. Use a key
at top of page for abbreviated words.
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Leave some blank spaces for
items or ideas missed. To fill voids in your note taking, refer back to
text book or obtain notes from a classmate.
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Ask questions in class.
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Take notes during class
discussions. Many valuable ideas may arise during informal discussions,
ideas that your instructor may not present formally later on.
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Take notes up to the end of
class.
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To fill in voids in your
note taking, refer back to text book or obtain notes from a classmate.
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