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YouYou’’re About to re About to Discover…Discover…

YouYou’’re About to re About to Discover…Discover…

• How to get engaged in class

How to get engaged in class• How to listen with focus

How to listen with focus• How to vary your listening styles according

How to vary your listening styles according

to lecture stylesto lecture styles• How to ask questions in class

How to ask questions in class• How to vary your note-taking system and

How to vary your note-taking system and

whywhy• How to take good notes

How to take good notes• How to use your notes to achieve the best

How to use your notes to achieve the best

resultsresults


© 2012 Wadsworth, Cengage Learningp. 156-157

Rachel WhiteRachel WhiteRachel WhiteRachel White


Note TakingNote TakingNote TakingNote Taking

Step 1: What is your present

situation?

In your journal, describe the note

taking challenges you are having

(or can forsee having) in your

courses.

Ex..Most of my classes are boring lectures.

My mind wanders and I start thinking about

other things. I get distracted by students

whispering (and sometimes I join in). I take

some notes but I always have huge gaps

where I wasn’t paying attention.

Step 2: How would you like your Step 2: How would you like your

situation to be?situation to be?

1.1. Identify your desired outcomes Identify your desired outcomes

and experiences for note-taking and experiences for note-taking

and state them in the present and state them in the present

tense as if they already exist…tense as if they already exist…

Ex. I sit in the front near the Ex. I sit in the front near the

instructor to best engage in the instructor to best engage in the

lecture. I attend every class and lecture. I attend every class and

actively listen for key concepts actively listen for key concepts

and supporting details. I ask and supporting details. I ask

relevant questions to fill in any relevant questions to fill in any

gaps.gaps.

Step 2: How would you like your Step 2: How would you like your

situation to be?situation to be?

1.1. Identify your desired outcomes Identify your desired outcomes

and experiences for note-taking and experiences for note-taking

and state them in the present and state them in the present

tense as if they already exist…tense as if they already exist…

Ex. I sit in the front near the Ex. I sit in the front near the

instructor to best engage in the instructor to best engage in the

lecture. I attend every class and lecture. I attend every class and

actively listen for key concepts actively listen for key concepts

and supporting details. I ask and supporting details. I ask

relevant questions to fill in any relevant questions to fill in any

gaps.gaps.


FOCUSED MULTITASKINGFOCUSED MULTITASKINGFOCUSED MULTITASKINGFOCUSED MULTITASKING

DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:

•FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CLASS, YOU WILL TAKE NOTES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CLASS, YOU WILL TAKE NOTES

USING THE NOTE-TAKING SYSTEM YOU WERE ASSIGNED.USING THE NOTE-TAKING SYSTEM YOU WERE ASSIGNED.•MIND-MAP AND POWERPOINT MINITURE SUPPLIES WILL BE MIND-MAP AND POWERPOINT MINITURE SUPPLIES WILL BE

PROVIDED. PROVIDED. •FOR CORNELL NOTES, USE THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED OR DRAW FOR CORNELL NOTES, USE THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED OR DRAW

THE LINES FOR THE APPROPRIATE SIZE COLUMNS AND SUMMARY THE LINES FOR THE APPROPRIATE SIZE COLUMNS AND SUMMARY

SECTION IN YOUR OWN NOTE-PAPER. SECTION IN YOUR OWN NOTE-PAPER. •FOR OUTLINE,USE YOUR OWN NOTE PAPER AND REMEMBER TO FOR OUTLINE,USE YOUR OWN NOTE PAPER AND REMEMBER TO

INDENT CONSISTANTLY AND STICK WITH MAIN POINTS /SUB-POINTS INDENT CONSISTANTLY AND STICK WITH MAIN POINTS /SUB-POINTS

STRUCTURESTRUCTURE

THERE WILL BE A QUIZ AT THE END. WILL ONE METHOD THERE WILL BE A QUIZ AT THE END. WILL ONE METHOD

DOMINATE?DOMINATE?

DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:

•FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CLASS, YOU WILL TAKE NOTES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CLASS, YOU WILL TAKE NOTES

USING THE NOTE-TAKING SYSTEM YOU WERE ASSIGNED.USING THE NOTE-TAKING SYSTEM YOU WERE ASSIGNED.•MIND-MAP AND POWERPOINT MINITURE SUPPLIES WILL BE MIND-MAP AND POWERPOINT MINITURE SUPPLIES WILL BE

PROVIDED. PROVIDED. •FOR CORNELL NOTES, USE THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED OR DRAW FOR CORNELL NOTES, USE THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED OR DRAW

THE LINES FOR THE APPROPRIATE SIZE COLUMNS AND SUMMARY THE LINES FOR THE APPROPRIATE SIZE COLUMNS AND SUMMARY

SECTION IN YOUR OWN NOTE-PAPER. SECTION IN YOUR OWN NOTE-PAPER. •FOR OUTLINE,USE YOUR OWN NOTE PAPER AND REMEMBER TO FOR OUTLINE,USE YOUR OWN NOTE PAPER AND REMEMBER TO

INDENT CONSISTANTLY AND STICK WITH MAIN POINTS /SUB-POINTS INDENT CONSISTANTLY AND STICK WITH MAIN POINTS /SUB-POINTS

STRUCTURESTRUCTURE

THERE WILL BE A QUIZ AT THE END. WILL ONE METHOD THERE WILL BE A QUIZ AT THE END. WILL ONE METHOD

DOMINATE?DOMINATE?


Note-Taking By System and SubjectNote-Taking By System and SubjectNote-Taking By System and SubjectNote-Taking By System and Subject

The Cornell System:

Uses a two column system. Take

notes on the right, then fill in

questions or keywords on the left for

later review.

Mind Maps:

Bridge the logical and creative sides

of the brain. Use graphical

representations to link concepts and

ideas.


Note Taking By System and SubjectNote Taking By System and SubjectNote Taking By System and SubjectNote Taking By System and Subject

Outline

This traditional method

includes main ideas

and sub points.



PowerPoint Miniatures:

Some instructors may provide lecture

notes or PowerPoint minis. These can

be very valuable tools, but it still helps

you learn if you take your own notes.

Parallel Note-Taking:

Since many instructors provide e-

support for lectures, it may be possible

to have two separate sources for notes.

Use provided material along with your

own in-class notes to create a

comprehensive record of the lecture.



Timeline Notes:

Timelines are particularly useful for

history classes or other subjects

where specific dates and chronology

of events is important

Math Classes:

3 Column notes can be used in any

subject where you have specific

topic headings. For math it is very

useful to show problems, solutions

and their explanation.


Using Lecture Notes Using Lecture Notes Using Lecture Notes Using Lecture Notes

Manipulating involves working with your notes by

typing them out later.

Paraphrasing is the process of putting your notes into

your own words.

Summarizing is a process of

writing a brief overview of all

of your notes from one

lecture.

Exercise 7.4:Exercise 7.4:Note-Taking 4MNote-Taking 4M


Get Get EngagedEngaged in Class in Class Get Get EngagedEngaged in Class in Class

“ ”What actually correlates with success are not grades,

but ‘engagement’—genuine involvement in coursesand campus activities. Engagement leads to ‘deep

learning,’ or learning for understanding. That’s very different from just memorizing stuff for an

exam, then forgetting it.John Merrow, reporter, USA Today


Dare to Prepare Dare to Prepare Dare to Prepare Dare to Prepare

1. Look ahead.

2. Do the assigned reading.

3. Show up physically.

4. Show up mentally.

5. Choose your seat strategically.

6. Bring your tools.

7. Don’t sit by your best friend.

8. Posture counts!

9. Maintain your health.

10. Focus.


The Rules of Engagement The Rules of Engagement The Rules of Engagement The Rules of Engagement

1. Be aware that gab is not a gift. In class, talking while others are speaking is inappropriate.

2. Control Your Hunger. Get in the habit of eating before or after class and not during.

3. Turn off your cell phone, please! Yes, we can hear your phone vibrating, too. And texting

in class shows where your attention really is.

4. Better late than never? Arriving late and leaving early disturbs students and instructors.

5. Actively choose to engage, not disengage. You must make a conscious decision to become engaged.


SoftSoft vs.vs. HardHard ListeningListening

SOFTSOFT Listening Skills:Listening Skills:---- Used in emotionally charged situations. Used in emotionally charged situations.

---- You must be accepting, sensitive, and nonjudgmental. You must be accepting, sensitive, and nonjudgmental.

---- You don You don’’t have to assess, analyze, or conclude.t have to assess, analyze, or conclude.

HARDHARD Listening Skills:Listening Skills:

-- -- Used in classroom/educational Used in classroom/educational

situations.situations.

-- -- Pay close attention and think critically.Pay close attention and think critically.

-- -- Evaluate, analyze, and make Evaluate, analyze, and make

decisionsdecisions

about new about new

information.information.


Listening with Focus Listening with Focus Listening with Focus Listening with Focus Calm yourself. Be open. Don’t make snap judgments. Assume responsibility. Watch for gestures that say “Here comes something important!”

Listen for speech patterns that

subtly communicate “Make sure

you include this in your notes!” Uncover general themes or

roadmaps for each lecture. Appreciate your instructor’s prep

time.

Exercise 7.1:Exercise 7.1:ListeningListening“ ”You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything

else at the same time.M. Scott Peck, American author


Adapt to a Variety of Lecture Styles Adapt to a Variety of Lecture Styles Adapt to a Variety of Lecture Styles Adapt to a Variety of Lecture Styles

The Rapid-Fire Lecturer The All-Over-the-Map Lecturer

The Content-Intensive Lecturer

The Go-Beyond-the-Text Lecturer

The Active-Learning Lecturer

The Slow-Go Lecturer

Exercise 7.2:Exercise 7.2:MultitaskingMultitasking

The Review-the-Text Lecturer


Ask and You Shall Receive Ask and You Shall Receive Ask and You Shall Receive Ask and You Shall Receive

Have you ever decided NOT to ask

a question in class because you thought:

• I don’t want to look stupid.

• I must be slow. Everyone else seems

to be understanding.

• I’m too shy.

• I’ll get the answer later from the text.

• I don’t think my question is important.

• I don’t want to interrupt the lecture;

the instructor’s on a roll.

• I’m sure the instructor knows what

he’s talking about. He must be right.

The next time you find yourself in aThe next time you find yourself in a

situation where you donsituation where you don’’t understandt understand

something, consider these points:something, consider these points:

1.1. Remember that youRemember that you’’re not in this re not in this

alone. alone.

2.2. Ask academically relevant Ask academically relevant

questions when the time is right.questions when the time is right.

3.3. Save Save personally personally relevant relevant

questions for later. questions for later.

4.4. Build on othersBuild on others’’ questions. questions.

The next time you find yourself in aThe next time you find yourself in a

situation where you donsituation where you don’’t understandt understand

something, consider these points:something, consider these points:

1.1. Remember that youRemember that you’’re not in this re not in this

alone. alone.

2.2. Ask academically relevant Ask academically relevant

questions when the time is right.questions when the time is right.

3.3. Save Save personally personally relevant relevant

questions for later. questions for later.

4.4. Build on othersBuild on others’’ questions. questions.


QUIZ TIME!QUIZ TIME!QUIZ TIME!QUIZ TIME!



Step 3: Consider your choices.(Reference handout for these choices)

BEFORE TAKING NOTES

•Assemble supplies

•Complete homework

•Go over notes from previous

class sessions

•Prepare a list of questions

•Eliminate distractions

•Attend every class

•Arrive early to select a good seat

•Be organized (Label, date, etc)

WHILE TAKING NOTESWHILE TAKING NOTES

• Listen for key concepts, main Listen for key concepts, main

ideas and supporting materialideas and supporting material• Ask and answer questionsAsk and answer questions• Listen for verbal quesListen for verbal ques• Watch for visual quesWatch for visual ques• Stay FocusedStay Focused• Speed up note taking (abbreviate, Speed up note taking (abbreviate,

leave white space, main ideas)leave white space, main ideas)• Record the classRecord the class• Take Notes….(Next slide)Take Notes….(Next slide)

AFTER TAKING NOTESAFTER TAKING NOTES• Polish notes within 24 hoursPolish notes within 24 hours• Compare notesCompare notes

WHILE TAKING NOTESWHILE TAKING NOTES

• Listen for key concepts, main Listen for key concepts, main

ideas and supporting materialideas and supporting material• Ask and answer questionsAsk and answer questions• Listen for verbal quesListen for verbal ques• Watch for visual quesWatch for visual ques• Stay FocusedStay Focused• Speed up note taking (abbreviate, Speed up note taking (abbreviate,

leave white space, main ideas)leave white space, main ideas)• Record the classRecord the class• Take Notes….(Next slide)Take Notes….(Next slide)

AFTER TAKING NOTESAFTER TAKING NOTES• Polish notes within 24 hoursPolish notes within 24 hours• Compare notesCompare notes



Step 4 Which choices will I commit to

doing?

List five or more note taking and listening

strategies discussed today that you will use to

achieve your goals stated in Step 2 in your

journals.

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