BrainPop Note-Taking Skills

The main idea of this movie is

• Some note-taking systems are visual, while others rely on texts

• There are many different note-taking techniques

• Taking notes helps you retain information, so pick a system that's right for you

• Using a tape recorder is not a replacement for taking notes, because it won't help you remember

The act of taking notes forces students to listen more judiciously. What is the best synonym for "judiciously"?

• Judgemental

• Thoughtful

• Optimistic

• Impulsive

What advantage does note-taking have over tape recording?

• Note-taking requires less effort

• Note-taking is faster

• Note-taking forces you to analyze material

• Note-taking lets you review the material later on

What's the best way to ensure that you'll be able to order your notes during a study session?

• Write the date at the top of each page

• Write the time at the top of each page

• Write the day of the week at the top of each page

• Write your name at the top of each page

Each of the following phrases indicates noteworthy information to come, except:

• The main reason is...

• Most experts believe...

• As an aside...

• The bottom line is...

What do all good note-taking systems have in common?

• They divide the page up into different sections

• They help you digest the information

• They make use of different colored pens or pencils

• They make use of sketches and diagrams

The most efficient way to correct a mistake in notes is to mark a line through the mistake.

• True

• False

What do paraphrasing and abbreviating have in common?

• Both save time and space

• Both save time, but not space

• Both save space, but not time

• Neither saves time nor space

Fill in the blank with the appropriate symbol: "Inalienable rights (___ pursuit of happiness)"

• w/o

• i.e.

• e.g.

• cf

The pictured notes were written in which note-taking format?

• Outline

• Word web

• Cornell System

• Freestyle