Basics of Note-Taking

Notes are a useful record of key information, and the sources of that information.

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• False

Notes taken in classes often contain information that can be found in other places

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• False

You should take notes using your own words.

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• False

You should write your notes in full sentences.

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• False

You should not arrange or structure your notes.

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• False

If you miss something, write key words, skip a few spaces, and get the information later.

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• False

While taking notes, you should not use abbreviations (short forms) or symbols.

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• False

Your notes have to be perfect and beautiful.

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• False

We take notes for the following reasons, EXCEPT...

• To summarize important information

• To avoid feeling bored in class

• To highlight important information

• To review and study later

What are the 3 things that useful notes should have?

• Key concepts and main ideas

• Fully grammatical sentences

• New concepts and unknown words

• Abbreviations (short forms)

• Examples