2. NOTE-TAKING:
DEFINITION:
“The process of recording information
captured from a transient source,
such as, oral discussion at meeting,
a lecture etc is known as, note-taking.”
Summary of what we read or heard
Key points, main arguments, main ideas
Examples and evidences
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EFFECTIVE NOTE-TAKING REQUIRES:
Recognizing the main ideas
Identifying what information is relevant to your task
Having a system of note taking that works for you
Reducing the information to note and diagram format
Where possible, putting the information in your own
words
Recording the source of the information
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USE OF SYMBOLS AND ABBREVATIONS:
The use of symbols and
abbreviations is useful for lectures, when speed is essential. You also
need to be familiar with symbols frequently used in your courses.
Develop a system of symbols and abbreviations; some personal, some
from your courses
Be consistent when using symbols and abbreviations
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1. Common Abbreviations
Many are derived from Latin.
i.e. (id est) = that is
e.g (exempla grate) = for example
no. (numero) = number
etc. (et cetera)= and so on
2. Personal Abbreviations
Here you can shorten any word that is commonly used in your
lectures.
diff =different
Govt = government
6. FORMAT:
Many different formats are used for taking notes. The format may be;
• Formal
• Informal/unstructured manner
Short hand format is the most common one for taking notes, which
allow large amount of information to be put on paper very quickly.
Summaries, Tables, Mindmaps/Flowsheet diagrams are the other
methods.
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7. IMPORTANCE OF NOTE TAKING:
• Stay awake
• Keep our brain active through multi-tasking (listening, writing,
watching)
• Gather information or knowledge
• Makes our preparation or learning easy
• Help us to remember important points or information
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8. NOTICES WRITING:
• DEFINITION:
“It is a formal mean of communication
To announce or display information to
a specific group of people.”
• It is to be pinned on a specific display board in any educational
institution, public place or newspaper.
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9. IMPORTANT CONTENT:
1. Name of the organization issuing the notice
2. The title NOTICE
3. Catchy heading to introduce the subject
4. The date of the notice
5. Body of the notice
6. Writer’s singnature, name of writer and designation
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10. POINTS TO REMEMBER:
FIVE W’s:
What is going to happen-EVENT
Where it will take place-THE VENUE
When it will happen-DATE AND TIME
Who can benefit from the notice-TO WHOM
Whom to contact
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11. GENERAL EXAMPLE/FORMAT:
Name of organization
NOTICE
Date:14/10/2022
Subject heading
Body: it is to inform that…………….…………………………………………………………………
……………………………
Signature
Name
Designation
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12. ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS:
a) Use passive voice sentences
b) Present the whole notice in a box
c) Information must be clear so that there should not any confusion or
misunderstanding
d) Use catchy subject heading and striking words
e) No person pronoun
f) Short but grammatically accurate sentences
g) Should not exceed 50 words
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13. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NOTE-TAKING
AND WRITING NOTICES:
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NOTE TAKING:
1) It is usually informal and
unstructured form of writing.
2) It does not have to follow the
proper format or pattern.
3) It is a record or summary of the
original text.
4) It does not convey any message.
WRITING NOTICES:
1) It is more formal and
professional kind of writing.
2) It has proper format i.e title,
body, name etc.
3) It is not a record or summary
instead an announcement.
4) It conveys a specific message to
the public or group of people.
14. THE END
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5) It has no length limit. It is
longer as compare to
notices.
6) It has different styles like
maps/flowsheets etc.
7) It is Subjective, writer can
add own ideas/thoughts.
8) it is not displayed.
5) It has words limit of 50 and
is shorter than note taking.
6) It has only one professional
format.
7) It is Objective.
8) It is displayed on notice
boards, newspapers etc.
