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Note Taking: Why and How

September 3, 2015 by Ryan Gajda Leave a Comment

There are basically two types of note taking that a student will be faced with: Making notes in class Making notes as a result of private study and reading There are many ways of writing notes, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, and it is best to try them all to see which method works for you. Certain subjects or topics may lend themselves to one … [Read more...]

Remembering

September 3, 2015 by Ryan Gajda Leave a Comment

When sitting in a lecture you often only need to keep the key issues in your mind and not worry too much about the detail. Your own research or private study can fill in the gaps when it comes to an essay. But if you are required to quote facts or dates, or the correct type of tool to use for a specific task, then verbatim is essential. To remember something verbatim, you … [Read more...]

Note Taking Tips: 1

September 3, 2015 by Ryan Gajda Leave a Comment

What’s it for? When you read for your course it is different to reading as a hobby or for pleasure. You need to look at the information in a different way. When you sit down to read a text book you need to make the best use of the time you have committed. Making useful notes from the reading will benefit you later in your course. Reading academic text can often be … [Read more...]

Note Taking Tips: 2

September 3, 2015 by Ryan Gajda Leave a Comment

Often students try to write down everything that is said or appears on the screen. They find then that they are not actually listening and the notes then don't make sense afterwards.   Listen to what your lecturer is saying and then take a second to jot down the key words or headings. Make short notes at the end of each slide once you have listened to the talk. … [Read more...]

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