TAKING LECTURE NOTES

TAKING LECTURE NOTES 

LECTURER-IN-CHARGE : DR SHAARI DAUD
VENUE : DEWAN AL BIRUNI 1
DATE : 8/8/18  


WHAT IS TAKING NOTES?  

• TAKING NOTES IS WRITING DOWN IDEAS AND READ IT WITH OUR OWN WORD.
• Note taking (or note taking) is the practice of writing down pieces of information in a systematic way.
• Writing down ideas from lecturers and reading in our own words.

WHY WE MUST TAKE NOTES?

• Help us to pay attention in class.
• Help us study for quiz / test / final.
• Help us to improve memory. 
• Help us to engage our senses.
• Help us to take ownership of ideas.

WHY WE NEED TO REVIEW NOTES?

• We lose 80 percent of what we hear if it is not reviewed within a few hours.
• Identify any questions, for peers the next class or asl the professor. 
• There is not enough time to absorb all the information given in a class.

WHY RECAPTURE NOTES AFTER CLASS?

• Better than re-copying.
• Great for kenesthetic learner
• Prompts higher level questions.

HOW DO WE PREPARE FOR CLASS?

• Do pre-reading and homework.
• Review syllabus.
• Preview previous notes.
• Look up key words prior to class.
• Write the date st the top of your paper for notes.

HOW TO TAKE LECTURE NOTES 

1. The best way to take lecture notes is to read all the notes given by your lecturer before starts doing your own notes. 
2. Always be ready before class started.
3. Read all the notes first before join the class.
4. Sitting in front of the class to make sure that you don't miss any information from your lecturer.

NOTE -TAKING METHOD

HOW TO TAKE YOUR STUDY NOTES?

Cornell method - The Cornell note taking method helps organize class notes into easily digestible summaries. This method is effective because the main points, details, study cues, and summary are all written in one place.

HOW?

1. The paper is divided into 3 sections: a 2.5” margin to the left, a 2” summary section on the bottom, and a main 6” in-class note section.

• Use the main notes section to take notes during class.
• Use the cues section to review your notes. After class, write down things you’ll need to remember and a prompt for each. You can also use this section for vocabulary words and study questions.
• In the summary segment at the bottom, write a summary of your notes. This is where you will highlight the main points.

MAPPING METHOD

HOW DO WE TAKE NOTES AFTER CLASS?

1. Review notes along with the book.
2. Create your own examples.
3. Discuss and compare notes with others.
4. Re-write notes.
5. Practice those skills you wish to develop.