MODULE 6 : HOW TO TAKE AN EFFECTIVE NOTE

HOW TO TAKE AN EFFECTIVE NOTE(Sir AHMAD FARIS BIN SEMAN@KAMARUZZAMAN)


 1.   What is note taking? 

-         Writing down ideas from lecturer and reading in our own words.
(It’s not like copying but refleasing) 

2.   Why takes note? 

-          pay attention in class 

-         always study for quiz or test 

-         improve our memory 

-         ownership of ideas 

-         engage our senses 

-         organize, process data and information

3.   Why review notes? 

-         We will lose 80% of what we hear in class if we not reviews within few hours. 

-      Identify any questions whether past questions or example questions for peers 

-     There is no enough time for us 

-         Always think, “If I were testing by the lecturer, can I answer it without notes?” 

4.   Why recapture note after class? 

-         Fees you up to write in quick g

-         An excellent text prep strategy 

-         Better than re-copying 

5.   Before class we should… 

-         Review the notes so we can easy to remember and answer if lecturer ask us 

-         Review you reading assignment many times 

-         Make sure you have 

-         Write the date so we can review it easily 

-         Leave spaces between line to take notes later 

6.   Physical factors 

-         Seating                      : near the front and centre                                                                                 

                                                             : better vision                 

                                       : better hearing 

-         Avoid distraction       : peers 

7.   How do we take notes 

-         Date and label notes 

-         Give ourselves space to write 

-         We abbreviations and symbols 

-         Use an outline 

8.   How do prepare for class? 

-         Pre-reading and homework 

-         Syllabus 

-         Previous notes 

-         Key words 

-         Listening 80% 

9.   While taking notes… 

-         Be an aggressive (ask question and discuss) 

10.    Mood of lecturer 

-         Observation is the key

11.  Contents-         Preparing and reviewing before the lecturer starts
12.  What happens when you conductor isn’t too interesting.- The student will getting bored