This week: Note taking methods
Now that you have a method for taking notes, the
Successful Note Taking
Unlike the traditional classroom, Online offers an
immediate benefit –everything is in print and
assessable to you whenever you need it. However,
note taking is an excellent way to supplement
learning. It makes you rethink what you have read
and allows you to put into your own words, making
learning easier. So, we encourage you to use one of
the following methods while you read your course
material, especially if a text book is involved.
Method One: The Key Point Method
Simply draw a line down the page at about the 6
inch mark from the left side of the paper.
As you read, take notes in the larger section. The
smaller area on the right is used to log the key
points, names, and ideas of your general notes to
the left. This is where you can mark material you
think will be tested.
When you’re finished, you should have developed a
comprehensive overview of your readings. It can be
read for detail on the left or quickly scanned for key
points on the right.
Method Two: The Split Page Method
Simply draw a line down the center of the page.
As you read your text, take notes on the side of the
page. As you read your Online course material, use
the right side of the page.
When you’re finished, you should have developed a
comprehensive overview of your readings. It can be
read for detail on the left or quickly scanned for key
points on the right.
Overview
question remains-how do you take better notes?
Remember, your data isn’t going anywhere.
 They key is to capture the most important
aspects of your topic and transfer them to your
notes
 Read your notes aloud adding an audible
aspect to the learning
 Bottom line, university research indicates that
80% of new material can be recalled if you
review your notes within 24 hours
 You can increase this retention by making your
notes legible
 Use complete sentences and meaningful
translations. You don’t have to rush like you do
in a classroom lecture. Take your time and take
good notes capturing ideas
 Reword difficult to understand information in a
way you can understand and remember
 You may want to consider writing the page
number of the text on your pages where you
found the information. That way you can easily
return to the book and find information you
may need to review
 Lastly, why don’t you record yourself reading
the notes out loud. You can listen to yourself
while driving to work, shopping, washing
dishes, or while scanning your textbook.
 Each time you see and hear the information,
retention is increased. Just make sure it is the
right, meaningful information.
 Good note taking is a learned skill. Once you
get started with a system you are comfortable
with, you can check its efficiency by the grades
you receive.
https://www.minotstateu.edu/online/pages/
tour_and_skills/skills_02.shtml
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