Note taking helps students to

focus on and better remember

what is said in class.
Good notes help students organize
and process data and information.

College professors often test

students on how well they captured
information from lectures
 Reduce the amount of words you write!
For example ex

Speaker says: Hippocrates, a

Greek who is considered to be the
Father of modern medicine, was
Born on the island of Cos in
460 B.C.

Notes say: Hippocrates (Gr.)

Father of med. B. Cos 460BC
 We lose 80% of what we hear if it is not
reviewed within a few hours
Identify any questions for peers, the next
class, or to ask the professor
There is not enough time to absorb all the
information given in class if its not
reviewed on a regular basis
Think: If I were tested on this lecture
tomorrow, would I ace it? Make it so!
TAKE TIME EVERY DAY TO REVIEW NOTES
 Frees you up to write in quick, shorthand during
class

An excellent test-prep strategy for reinforcing

information

Better than re-copying, this

time youre digesting & rephrasing
Great for Kinesthetic learners
Can catch ??s, gaps, look-up words
Prompts higher-level questions
Saves hours of studying and review the
days before test
There are numerous methods. The most
widely acclaimed technique is CORNELL
Can be a variety of formats: e.g.
outline, narrative, concept maps
For all, be sure to have one notebook for each
class. Binders are ideal for inserting handouts, and
combing class notes with textbook notes
Leave spaces for relevant doodles
Paraphrase
Capture anything on the board
Note anything the prof emphasizes as important
 Cornell note-taking stimulates critical
thinking skills.

Helps test-preparedness & recall by

having you engage with the
captured information and
review and process it 3 times.

Writing helps solidify info retention

 Developed at Cornell University in
response to frustration over student
test scores.
Meant to be easily used
as a test study guide.
Adopted by most major law schools
as the preferred note taking method.
 First & Last Name
Class Title
Topic Period
Date

Questions,
Subtitles,
Headings,
Class Notes
Etc.

2 1/2

3 to 4 sentence summary across

the bottom of the last page of the
days notes
Subject: Why take Cornell notes? Date: 11/20/14
PROCESS Main Ideas (input)
(output)
CORNELL NOTES
How can
~Can provide an outline of chapter or lecture.
Cornell notes
help me
organize my ~Useful when information is presented linearly
ideas?
~Creates a useful study guide

~Can be as detailed as necessary.

When write ~After reviewing notes, write questions that are

key questions? answered by the information in your notes

summary? ~After writing questions, write a summary of what

you learned in three to four sentences that answers,
the question What is/are(Subject)?.
Subject: Why Use Concept Maps? Date: 11/20/11
PROCESS Main Ideas (input)
(output)
CONCEPT MAPS
Why use ~Can be used to provide a "big picture" of the chapter
concept maps? or lecture.
~Organized by main ideas and sub-topics

What are the ~Limited in how much detail you can represent.
pros & cons? ~Simultaneous you can use this method for
instructors who jump around from topic to topic.
~After class, add keywords & questions to the side

~Can be usedto get a quick overview of important info

& to determine whether you need more information or
need to concentrate your study on specific topics.
(Questions (Diagram copied
about it ) during lecture)
How do the
ticks find the
cattle?
Why dont the
ticks usually
kill their host?
How could
tick
infestations in
cattle impact
humans?
 Recall Clue Column
Define "Propaganda"
List 4 common tech. used by
advertisers
Define & explain
"testimonial" technique
Define & explain
"bandwagon" technique
Define & explain "plain folks"
technique
Define & explain "transfer"
technique
Record Column
Propaganda Techniques in Advertising
Intro
Propaganda used by politicians, writers.
Also by advertisers.
Def: Messages intended to persuade audiences to adopt a certain opinion.
Advertisers use propaganda. 4 techniques common.
1. Testimonial
Def: Celebrities used to pitch idea, sell product;
Audience associate star qualities of celebrity w/ product.
Ex. Michael Jordan sells Nike shoes
2. Bandwagon
Def: Encourages people to buy b/c e'one is doing it.
Ads urge you to get on board; don't get left out.
Ex. "All over America, people are switching to...."
3. Plain Folks
Def: Product associated with ordinary folks like you & me.
Ads use "regular", next-door-neighbor types to sell product.
Ex. New mother in hospital uses Tylenol.
4. Transfer
Product associated with s'thing that is attractive or respectable.
Car ads show gorgeous model - audience transfer feelings about model to car.
Ads use patriotic symbols like bald eagle - audience transfers patriotic feelings
to product, company.
Ex. Wal-Mart claims to sell only made-in-USA products.

SUMMARY:
Advertisers use propaganda.
Propaganda = Messages intended to persuade audiences to adopt a certain opinion.
4 common propaganda techniques used by advertisers:
1. Testimonial: celebrity endorses product.
2. Bandwagon: everybody is buying product.
3. Plain Folks: ordinary, non-glamorous people like us use it.
4. Transfer: transfer feelings of admiration to product.
Anthropods
5 Proper set-up and heading
Notes are selectively and accurately paraphrased
Use of logical abbreviations
Notes have been edited, highlighted, and underlined
Questions check for understanding and reflect higher levels of inquiry
Summary shows learning by effectively summarizing and reflecting on
Information and/or asking questions to clarify or further the thinking
4 Proper set-up and heading
Notes are selectively and accurately paraphrased
Use of logical abbreviations
Questions check for understanding and reflect higher levels of inquiry
Has a summary

3 Proper set-up and heading

Notes may/may not be accurate; information not always paraphrased
Some use of abbreviations
Questions check for understanding
May/may not have a summary

2 Proper set-up
Has some notes
Has questions
May/may not have summary

1 Proper set-up
Has notes
Questions on left non-existent
No summary

0 Improper set-up; not Cornell notes

1. Take Notes
Use one side of your notebook; leave spaces

2. Review & Assess Your Notes

Create test questions from the notes you took

3. Note Any Follow-up Needed

Gaps in your notes? Note whats missing
(and who to ask for it or whether look it up
in the textbook)
Info you dont understand or
want to discuss with your teacher/tutor.

Fodder for a paper you need to write

 Compare notes with a
partner.
Talk about what you
wrote and why. Look
for gaps & missed info.
Create Assessment
Questions and Follow-ups
 (Overview: quickly scan)
(Establish a purpose)

(to answer questions)

(Take notes!)
(at short intervals)
(answers to questions
with the book closed)
 Be Aware of Textbook Organization
Skim the book and chapter 1st.

Look for the pattern in elements like

chapter /subsection headings,
summary points, graphics

Determine if there is an index, a

glossary, and/or a summary
at the end of the chapter
 Be an Active Reader
Increase how well your brain retains
If theres a summary at the end of
the chapter, start there first to clue
your brain to whats important.
Turn headings into questions
Try to answer them mentally, then
find the answers and add
put them in your notes
 Be an Active Reader
Think about the reading
Consider how the parts relate to the
whole; how the text relates to
previous ideas
Create questions about new words/
terms, why emphasized points are
important
Examine what you have
learned from visuals
Use the text style to identify important points
Become familiar with the font, symbols,
borders, graphics, colors, and layout
that highlight main ideas or terms
Be alert to the writer's goal: highlight
ideas/ references /opinions that seem
significant to their
point of view
 Take notes while reading
Include headings, key terms, & graphics

Take down only the important ideas: brief, but clear

Write potential test questions

Summarize in your own words

Use symbols for visual reminders and emphasis

Vary use of highlighing colors

(Diff. color for examples, vocab)

Use textbook review study questions

 Review textbook notes
Identify main ideas

Supplement with details for better understanding

Identify unclear information and/or questions -

collaborate for answers

Write a summary
 Use discussion topics/questions organize your
notes

Use symbols for important ideas

Pay attn. to what remarks the

professor clearly approves of (even
your own) and write those down

Develop questions to review later

Add references to text examples as presented

Jot ideas you want to share as they come to mind

 Review
Look over notes for at least 10 minutes
within 24 hours of taking them.

Go back over notes regularly to

keep information and questions
still unanswered fresh in mind

Recite information from

notes (as youre walking around)
 Make use of the Study Guides
Youve Made

Cover the right side of your notes;

review and answer study questions

Write out answers for added

reinforcement
Quiz yourself out loud
 Write!
Write summaries of the most important
materialesp. if you expect to have essay
questions

Write anticipated test questions beyond

those already written (and then write out
answers)

Write a quiz for others using

notes; exchange and correct
 Study in a Group
Exchange notes with others to flesh
out information and understanding

Use notes in study groups to provide a

common ground of material for
reference and review

Rewrite notes if necessary