The document discusses different note-taking systems: the outline technique which organizes information into headings and subheadings; the Cornell system which divides the page into sections for questions, notes, and summaries; and the mapping system which uses diagrams to illustrate relationships. It also provides tips for taking notes, such as asking the instructor to repeat information, leaving blanks for missed parts, and setting up your laptop before class.

1. TAKING NOTES

2. Why Take Notes?
 Focuses your attention on the lecture content
 Makes studying easier
 Information retention is greater for note
takers
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Three Common Note-Taking Systems
The Outline Technique
The Cornell System
The Mapping System

4. The Outline Technique
 Organizes information using:
 Headings and subheadings
 Hierarchical order
 Best Practice:
 Write down information during the lecture
 Organize into an outline after the lecture
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5. The Cornell System
 Divide page into two vertical sections
 Section A: questions about information in Section B
 Section B: actual notes from lecture
 Can be modified to include a third section
across the bottom of the page
 Section C: additional summary comments
 Referred to as a “T System” because it resembles an
upside-down T
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6. The Mapping System
 Pictures of information
 Illustrates relationships
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7. If you get lost while taking
notes
 Politely ask the instructor to repeat the
information or slow down
 If the instructor is unable repeat or slow down
 Leave a blank space with a question mark where
the missed
 information should appear
 Obtain the missed information from the instructor
or a classmate after class
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8. Using your laptop
 Set up your computer prior to class
 Be respectful of other students; some might
be annoyed by the tapping of keys
 Do not worry about spelling or grammar;
these can be corrected later
 Set tabs for specific note-taking systems prior
to class
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9. Use the system that works for
you!
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