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Note-Taking

Published on Nov 18, 2015

This presentation helps you identify what to write during class and provides some recommendations for how to keep good notes.

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Note-Taking Tips

©Academic Skills Center Dartmouth College 2001. Presented by Missy Wanstall
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1. Listen more carefully
2. Understand better
3. Remember more

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What's important?

What notes should I actually be taking?
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if the teacher writes it

Real-time notes - NOT everything on the powerpoint
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if the teacher repeats it

The more it is repeated, the more likely it is important
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If the teacher emphasizes it

Watch body language, intonation, & use of examples
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if the teacher uses key words

"two points of view," "third reason," or "in conclusion"
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If the teacher starts or ends

Beginning objectives and closing remarks are critical
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How?

What should my notes look like?
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Keep it brief

  • Use phrases, not sentences
  • Use abbreviations
  • Use your own words
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organize your notes

  • Make an outline, use numbering and indents
  • Skip space to add more notes after class
  • Use the margins
  • Include the date
  • Keep class notes in one place
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additional Tips

  • Don't write just to write. Focus on important ideas.
  • Design notes for easier studying later.
  • Take notes even if you think you know the material.
  • Lecture recordings should be supplements, not replacements
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Missy Wanstall