TAKE NOTE!Effective Note-taking from a Book

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS:BDA APPROACH

Before Reading During Reading After Reading

TAKE AN ACTIVE APPROACH –BEFORE YOU READ

Positive attitude. Find a place to study. Identify distractions and eliminate them to

improve concentration and comprehension. Determine purpose for reading (author,

instructor, student). Expect to reread to understand. Dedicate time to study – hours outside of class. Get prepared:

Textbook Paper Pen/pencil/highlighter Dictionary

DURING READING NOTE-TAKING TECHNIQUES

Highlighting & Marking – read first to avoid over-highlighting & use system of markings with symbols

Summarizing – use your own words to retell key points in brief statements

Mapping – visual diagram using shapes and lines

Outlining – Roman numerals, letters, and numbers system using your own short phrases and/or words.

Note-taking – Cornell Method

LET’S GIVE IT A TRY!Water makes up approximately 60-70% of your

body, and it is important for everything from temperature regulation, digestion, absorption, and blood formation to waste elimination. Water is especially important for physically active people. A person engaged in heavy exercise in a hot, humid environment can lose 1 to 3 liters of water per hour through sweating. Losing as little as 5% of body water causes fatigue, weakness, and the inability to concentrate; losing more than 15% can be fatal. You should consume 8-10 cups of water per day through foods and beverages. People who experience excess sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting or who donate blood may have higher water requirements.

Powers, Scott K. and Stephen L Dodd. “Water.” Reading for Life. Ed. Corinne Fennessy. New York: Longman, 2011. 70.

AFTER READING – NOT DONE YET!

Ask yourself if you know what you’ve read. Are you able to answer end of chapter

questions? Review your notes and materials –

immediately and periodically.

BDA TECHNIQUE – SQ3R

Survey: Preview the chapter, subheadings, graphics, etc.

Question: What do you want to know about the topic? Write questions using subheadings.

Read: Focus on your written questions and finding main ideas.

Recite: Stop and answer your questions aloud or by writing in your own words.

Review: Immediately and periodically.

Good luck and have a

wonderful semester!