Cornell Notes
Here are some great studying tips organized
in Cornell Note-Taking style.
Taking Lecture Notes
Using the Cornell Method
| Recall Column | Cornell Notes |
|---|---|
| Preparation Before Lecture | |
| Plan time so I don't miss class - |
|
| How can I prepare for lecture?
Use syllabus |
Read assignment
-or |
| What steps are included in survey |
|
| Note: If he follows book closely - read & mark -
then take book to class |
|
| During Lecture | |
| Improve concentration | 1. Arrive early - sit in front |
| What should I write? | 2. Record MI's - details -examples (from
application question's)
|
| What are the 5 org. formats? |
Use verbal/noverbal cues |
| What is purpose of blank space | Leave blank line (on left-hand side)
Write legibly Use abbreviations |
| After Class | |
| Why is it important to review? 10 -15 min | Review Within 24 hours |
| How do I reorganize? |
|
| Turn my headings into questions
Recite! Recite! Recite! |
Summarize lecture Recite answers during review |
| Summary:Preparing well is as important as what I write during lecture. Organizational formats can organize notes as well as ideas in your head. Reviewing after class will assure that I'm learning my lecture notes and am prepared for an exam. \ | |
Step 3:
At the end of class, or when you get home, summarize your notes and questions, emphasizing what you learned, and what you think are the most important points. This seems like a lot of work, but is VERY important. To effectively learn what you are studying, you must review your notes constantly, not just before your test. REVIEW is the key!
Taken from:
http://www.sla.purdue.edu/studentserv/learningcenter/handouts/taklect.htm