The document discusses various note taking strategies for students including the Cornell note taking method, mind mapping, and note taking while reading. The Cornell method uses a page layout with space for notes on the left and key points and questions on the right. Mind mapping involves arranging ideas and concepts visually with a central topic and related branches. Note taking while reading involves using symbols in the margins to code responses, main ideas, examples, and questions. The best note taking method depends on an individual's learning style. Regular practice of different methods can help students find what works best for them.

1. NOTE TAKING
STRATEGIES
The importance of note
taking to
being successful

3. YOU MAY WONDER HOW
NECESSARY OR HELPFUL IS
NOTE TAKING?
ARE YOU JUST WASTING
INK?

4. Find
your
tutor

5. THE
IMPORTANCE
AND PURPOSE
OF NOTE
TAKING

6. NOTE
TAKING
STRATEGIES
Because we are all
uniquely made with our
own styles of learning, the
best note taking method is
usually one that fits your
learning style.

7. STRATEGY 1:
THE CORNELL
METHOD

8. The Cornell style of note taking
is one of the most popular.
It is best used as a form of
studying.

9. CORNELL NOTES ARE
PROVEN TO HELP
STUDENTS' STUDY
AND INCREASE THEIR
PERFORMANCE AND
RETENTION.

10. STRATEGY 2:
MIND
MAPPING

13. STRATEGY 3:
NOTE TAKING
WHILE
READING
Use Symbols to
Code Responses in
the Margin

14. Make
your
reading
fun!!!

15. Strategy 1: Follow
the Argument
"MI" or bar = Main Idea
"SD " or dot = Supporting Detail
"P" = Author's Purpose
"Ex" = Example
"R" = Relevance
* = Key Take-Away
Circle quotes
It will be great to use in your classes where you need to have discussion and make some
great arguments. (Political science, Constitutional Law, Philosophy..)

16. Strategy 2: Follow
Your Response to
the Argument
! =
This is
Surprising
Check = I
Agree
X = I
Disagree
50/50 =
I Agree with
both sides
?? = I
have a follow-
up question
!? =
I'm confused Useful with your takeaway. (write your essays) Communications, Writing Fundamentals,
Physiology, English...

17. Some Final Thoughts on
the Importance of Note
Taking

18. Some Final Thoughts on
the Importance of Note
Taking
Start with baby steps and try new things. Even the
struggle to find your own note taking styles will
benefit you in the long run.
“If at first you don’t succeed, try
another way.”

19. Q: What is the
best strategy
for me?

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21. UPCOMING
EVENTS
■ Goal Setting & Tracking
Learn how to set long & short term goals
for the semester and track your
progress.
■ Effective Reading Strategies
Learn about the difference between
effective & ineffective reading. The
presentation will introduce Skimming,
Scanning, and SQ3R.