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Getting to the Point Note Taking Strategies for the University Student The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Presenters: Alan Tung Sukhman Sidhu

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Coaching The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Who is your Peer Coach? What do they do?

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What You Will Get Out of This Workshop: What is active listening? Introduction & Examples of 2 note taking strategies Learn the expert ways of note taking from a coach! The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Learn To L-I-S-T-E-N The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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L for LEAD The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development 1.Do the reading 2.Review Notes 3.Look at Course Outline 4.Be on time

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I for IDEAS The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Not every word, only the MAIN ideas...

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S for SUMMARIZE The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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T for TALK The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Class Participation is Key: Dont be scared to SPEAK UP!

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E for END The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Before You Leave Class: Review Class Notes ID Problem Areas Fill In Holes Get Clarity Summarize

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N for NOTES Essential points Signal words Skip lines Abbreviations Leave spaces Compare notes The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Talk to your Coach The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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CornellMethod Cornell Method The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Encourages organized notes Saves time when studying Good for lecture-based courses

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Main IdeasDetails Summary: Page 8 The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Cornell Method Page Organization

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Main IdeasDetails Mechanisms of action 1.Block sodium currents 2.Prolonged GABA neurotransmitter actions 3.Inhibition of GABA uptake or inactivation 4.Block excitatory amino acid actions 5.Block calcium currents Summary: Antiepileptic drugs either inhibit excitatory or increase inhibitory neurons Page 8 The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development PCTH 305 Antiepileptic drugs

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SQ3R Method SQ3R Method Survey, Question, Read, Review, Recall The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Survey Read Your Professors Cues Pair Notes Scan the contents Try to form an opinion The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Question Identify Key Points Identify Hard Concepts Questions to Resolve: can help to study Summary The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Read The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Concept Maps? Re-read or mark parts that you identify as important

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Recall Try to remember the main concepts Isolate core facts or essential processes behind the subject

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Review How Does the Lecture Fit Into Course Objectives? Relevancy of Concepts Importance of Material Examinable Material Try to form questions The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Review 1. Same Day 2. End of Week Condense Into One Sheet 3. Review Summary Sheet Prior to Test Day The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Talk to your Coach The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Outline Method Bones living organs; 206 in body, 13% of weight A. Marrow in center of bones, contains nerves and blood vessels 1.Red a.In flat bones (ribs) & ends of long bones b.Produces red blood cells in adults 2.Yellow mostly flat tissue a.In center of long bones b.Might make red blood cells if great blood loss or with certain blood diseases B. Haversian canals carry blood thru bones (of oxygen, food and wastes) C. Periostium protective membrane covers bone The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Problem-Solving (math, econ.) The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Columns divided into: Terms Definitions Concepts Examples Visuals Explanations Theories Evidence/Proof Equations Explanations

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The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development Discussion-Based Courses: Mind Maps

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Ready, Set, Action Personalize Your Action Plan Achieve Your Academic Goals The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Stay In Touch The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Student Development

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Upcoming SPAC Workshops Time Management for Science Students: Wednesday, March 9; 12PM 1 PM Lillooet Room, 3 rd floor, IKBLC Thursday, March 17; 12.30PM 1.30PM Dodson Room, 3 rd floor, IKBLC Deal with April Now: Exam Prep Workshop Details on the website