The document discusses effective note-taking strategies. It recommends taking notes for the purposes of remembering, examining, preparing, organizing, and reviewing material to think critically. The "5 C's of note-taking" are outlined as taking charge of lectures, concentrating, listening critically, connecting ideas, and capturing key points. Various note-taking styles like outlining, Cornell method, paragraph method, and fishbone diagrams are presented. The document emphasizes choosing a style that works best for the individual and provides other tips for effective note-taking.

1. Effective Note-Taking
Presenter: Dr Mohammed Haroon
Rashid

2. Why take Notes?
R EMEMBER
E XAMINE
P REPARE
O RGANIZE
R EVIEW
T HINK
Writing is a
great tool for
learning!

3. 5 C’s of Note-Taking
 Take Charge of Your Lectures
 Concentrate and Focus on the
Material
 Listen Critically
 Connect and Capture Key Ideas

4. Take Charge of Your Lectures
 Commit to Class
 Pre-read material to be
covered before class
 Identify areas that are
difficult to understand
 Arrive to class early and
review notes from the
previous class period

5. CONCENTRATE
and focus on the material!!!
Beware of Distractions
 Talking
 Daydreaming & Doodling
 Worrying

6. Listen Critically
 Be Ready for the Message
 Listen to Main Concepts
 Listen for New Ideas
 Ask Questions

7. Connect and Capture Key Ideas
 Identify key words, themes and main points
 Relate Details to the Main Point
 Listen for Clues
 Note when a topic comes up more than once
 Transition words signal the change in topics or new key
points
“In contrast to”
“Let’s move on”
“This will be on the next exam”
“You will see this again”
This one for sure!This one for sure!

8. Choose the Note-Taking Style
that’s Just Right for You!
Use any strategy that
will help the key
ideas stand out to
you!!

9. Note-Taking Styles
 Outline Method
 The Cornell Method
 Paragraph (Summarizing) Method
 Fishbone Diagram (Listing) Method

10. The Outline Method
 Use headings and
subheadings
followed by course
material
 Easiest method
with organized
lectures
FormalFormal
OutlineOutline
InformalInformal
OutlineOutline

11. The Cornell Method
 Divide your notepaper by
drawing a vertical line 2
inches from the left margin.
 On the right side, take your
notes from class.
 On the left side, write
 key words
 questions
 comments
 Examples
 On the bottom, write a
summary
 These will make your work
easier to review later
 Test yourself by identifying
the lecture material on the
right , prompted by your
comments on the left.

12. The Paragraph Method
 Often works best when a
lot of notes are given in a
short period of time and
the instructor is a fast
talker or the lecture is
disorganized.
 Listen critically for
important facts.
 Create your own summary
of what has been
presented.
 Write down summary in
your own words.
Did youDid you
getget
that?that?
No, we’dNo, we’d
betterbetter
summarize!summarize!

13. The Fishbone Diagram
 The Problem or outcome
is printed in the “head”
of the fish.
 Identify the primary
factors and connect as
ribs to the backbone.
 Elaborate each rib with
the details related to the
primary factor.

14. The Mind Map Method
 A mind map is a
diagram used to
represent words, ideas,
tasks or other items
linked to and arranged
radially around a central
key word or idea. It is
used to generate,
visualize, structure and
classify ideas, and as an
aid in study,
organization, problem
solving, and decision
making.

16. No More
than
SEVEN
arms
EveryEvery
Arm aArm a
NewNew
ColorColor
Use
pictures
& visuals
Look forLook for
categoriescategories
& concepts& concepts
How can I
group the
key points
and ideas ?

17. Other Note-Taking Tips
 Always date your notes!
 Paraphrase your notes!
 For Lectures with fast talkers, consider
writing in cursive or tape recording.
 Use Abbreviations!
 Be Organized!
 Evaluate your note-taking style strategy
regularly!