Notetaking Made Easy[2]

Why take notes? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Three Variations of Two-Column Notes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],Two-column notes

What are two-column notes using major headings? ,[object Object]

What are the procedures for taking two-column notes? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Step 1:Write the topic or chapter title across the top the notes page Topic or chapter title

Step 2: Divide a paper into two columns ,[object Object],Topic Left column 1/3 Include major heading or ideas Right column 2/3 Expand upon the main ideas column

Step 3: Write the major headings of text in the left column ,[object Object],[object Object],The following sample notes are taken from the article: Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard Note the article does not indicate “introduction” as a major heading the phrase was added to aid in organization Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard Introduction Previewing: Look “around” the text before you start reading

Step 4: Write key phrases, quotes, or statements that represent the section’s main ideas ,[object Object],[object Object],Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard Introduction Previewing: Look “around” the text before you start reading Read actively and deliberately. The habits of active reading are previewing ,annotating ,outline summarize, analyze repetitions and patterns, contextualize, compare and contrast , which may be used simultaneously. Focus your reading through previewing. Consider text organization and how it effects meaning and the authors purpose. Set expectations for reading through previewing.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard Introduction: What is the overall purpose of the reading? What does it mean to look “around” the text before you start reading? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Let’s practice ,[object Object]

What classes might two-column notes be most effective? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Conclusion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Questions or Comments ,[object Object],[object Object]

What are quadrant notes? ,[object Object]

Step 2 ,[object Object],Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard 1/3/10

Step 3 ,[object Object],Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard 1/3/10 List 5- 7 key points What information is new to me? What were my misconceptions about this topic? What is the primary purpose of this piece?

Step 4 ,[object Object],[object Object],Interrogating Texts: 6 Reading Habits to Develop in Your First Year at Harvard 1/3/10 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What information is new to me? Dialoguing with myself. I’ve never considered having an ongoing conversation between me and the text. What were my misconceptions about this topic? What is the primary purpose of this piece?

Step 5 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Let’s Practice ,[object Object]

[object Object],Traditional Outlining

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Using traditional outline to write papers ,[object Object]

Traditional Outline Example ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What are your thoughts? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

References ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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