best ways to notetake

Tools for note taking


• 3 ring binder – you can loan out notes and not lose entire notebook

• Cornell method summary paper

• Erasable pen – dark pencil – highlighters

• A tape recorder

Effective note taking habits p. 142

• Preview before class

• Start each day with fresh paper

• Write on only 1 side

• Date and title each page

• Abbreviate

• Key words

• Use your own words

Why take notes – 4 reasons

• Improve your concentration

• Review & study

• Helps retain information

• Organizes the information

Strategies for reinforcing your learning p. 139

1. Hear it.

2. Write it.

3. See it.

4. Draw it.

5. Outline it.

6. Summarize it.

7. Discuss it.

8. Review it.