Chapter 6 Attending Lectures

It is always best to read the whole chapter first and then go back to take notes.

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All notetaking systems should result in a reduced version of textbook information.

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It is not necessary to take notes on graphs, charts, or pictures because they are always easy to remember.

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Annotating involves a variety of processes: marking main ideas, circling terminology, writing marginal notes, and possibly using abbreviations next to brackets.

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Too much information in the Cornell recall column causes you to read and not do much reciting.

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You can add more questions or key words to the Cornell recall column or outline notes if there are too few cues to help you recite.

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The left column in two- and three-column notes usually shows terminology, study questions, or topics.

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Taking textbook notes on textbooks that are easy to understand is not necessary.

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• False

Students’ test performance and grades are linked to the quality and use of their notes.

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• False

The Five R’s of Cornell are read, record, recite, reflect, and review.

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• False