Note making
There are many ways to set out notes. It will depend on the type of information you are taking notes on and what works for you. Write points in an organised manner based on bullet points (as shown in the sections above). Keywords Further details Supporting material Page layout 3 columns Limited space Efficient Arrange under heading Sorts info Essential material only Think more, write less Aids learning More listening time in lecture Good for notes from text Use page numbers pp. 365-369 Recall (cue column) Record (note-making column) lecture 15/3/07 How do you set it up? a) Structured format Page layout 3 columns – record recall review How do you use it? b) Method In class, record notes in any method you like After class, add material, write recall questions and summarise (review) Benefits? c) Advantages Develops good habit Limits detail Allows for additional material d) Use as study tool Saves time Cues thinking Review (Summary space) Cornell uses structured 3-section format. Record space is for in-class notes. After class use other spaces for Recall words/questions and Review. Leave opposite page blank for addition of materials. Establishes study routine, prompts thinking, effective, time saving. Mind maps present information graphically and are particularly good for synthesising ideas, seeing the interrelationships between ideas, and brainstorming. The mind map begins with a central idea, and the associated ideas are represented as branches from the central idea.Setting out notes
