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This document provides instruction on effective notetaking techniques. It discusses the importance of notetaking for study and lists several reasons why notetaking is useful. Four popular notetaking systems are described: the Cornell Method, Outlining Method, Mapping Method, and Box and Bullet Method. The document also includes two practice activities where students listen to talks and take notes using one of the methods, then rewrite the key ideas in their own words.

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Adv List Module 4

This document provides instruction on effective notetaking techniques. It discusses the importance of notetaking for study and lists several reasons why notetaking is useful. Four popular notetaking systems are described: the Cornell Method, Outlining Method, Mapping Method, and Box and Bullet Method. The document also includes two practice activities where students listen to talks and take notes using one of the methods, then rewrite the key ideas in their own words.

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MODULE 4: EFFECTIVE NOTETAKING

Learning objectives:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Use standard, common abbreviation
2. Paraphrase using phrase
3. Summarize notes from a lecturer
4. Incorporate speakers’ notation on the boards to one’s own notes

Part A. Let’s see what notetaking is about


Taking effective notes is an essential skill for study. Good note-taking allows a
permanent record of key information that you can integrate to improve your
understanding about what is talking about. There are at least 6 reasons why notetaking is
useful.

Picture 1. Why notetaking is useful

There are also techniques and tips in notetaking:


1. Write phrases, not full sentences.
2. Take notes in your own words.
3. use color and symbols to mark structure and emphasis*.
4. If you miss something, write key words, skip a few spaces, and get the information later.
5. Leave a space on the page for your own notes and comments.

* Symbols and abbreviations for frequently used words, phrases or names are useful for
note taking in lectures when speed is essential. It’s important to be consistent so you
remember what they represent and can use them easily. Keep a ‘key list’ of frequently
used symbols/abbreviations and their meanings so that you can refer to them in the
future.

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You can see the example of abbreviation, acronym and symbols that commonly used
below.

Picture 1. Example of abbreviation and acronym

Picture2. Example of symbols

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Now, take a look at four popular note-taking systems and the differences between them.
1. The Cornell Method
This method not only makes note taking quicker and easier, it also serves as a great tool
for memorizing and revising your notes efficiently.

How To:
Add a left-hand margin to your page (around a quarter section). Take notes in the larger
section, leaving a gap between each point. After class, review your notes, adding a cue
word in the left-hand margin for every significant bit of information. When revising, cover
your notes and use the cue word as a memory aid. The aim is to be able to recall all the
information that relates to the cue word.

2. The Outlining Method


This method uses indenting to group related points by relationship and importance.

How To:
List the main points closest to the left side of your page as headers. Then use indentations
to order the related points underneath — with the more important points sitting closer to
the left.

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3. The Mapping Method
Mapping is great for those who like pen and paper/freehand note taking, as it uses a variety
of graphic tools to link related points.

How To:
Use arrows to connect ideas to a central point. You can also use bullets, numbers and
color-coding to develop a mapping system that works best for you. It makes it easy to
show relationship and points can be covered over to test your memory.

4. Box and Bullet


The Box and Bullet Method is pretty straightforward and emphasizes main ideas and
supporting evidence for those ideas.

How To:
A box is drawn for every main idea. Under each box are supporting points that are written
next to bullet points.

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Part B. Let’s Practice
Activity 1.
Listen to a talk about London’s secret garden. Listen carefully to the key information and
write notes about it. Don’t forget to choose the type of your note first. Use the blank space
below to write down the key words of your notes. Do the best on your first try. If you are
still not able to catch the information, you may play the talk one more time.

Activity 2.
After writing all the important information on your note above, please rewrite the idea by
using clues on your note. You may write for 3 to 5 sentences
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Activity 3.
Let's listen to another talk about What is the tallest statue in the world? Listen carefully to
the key information and write notes about it. Don’t forget to choose the type of your note
first. Use the blank space below to write down the key words of your notes. Do the best
on your first try. If you are still not able to catch the information, you may play the talk one
more time.

Activity 4.
After writing all the important information on your note above, please rewrite the idea by
using clues on your note with your own words. You may write for 3 to 5 sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________
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