Please read Chapter IV of Dragons. Of the note-taking advice here, what do you think will be most important for you personally? Are you persuaded that taking notes by hand is really better than using a laptop?
I am the worst at taking notes. I can read a text and takes notes from a text, but I have a really hard time doing so while listening to a lecture from my professors. It helps when professors have some sort of visual aid that I can follow along with, but when a professor just speaks to a class, focus and notetaking is extremely difficuly. These steps and advice on how to take good notes is something I wish I would have read a long time ago. For me, having an outline of the topic that is going to be lectured about that I would be able to fill in with details from the lecture is the most helpful advice. Taking notes with a pen and paper is defintely more beneficial for me than typing notes on a laptop. I did not need convincing on that. -Reeba Sullivan
Yes, note taking can be a difficult task since it involves both writing and listening. But, I believe it can be beneficial because you’re actively listening to your instructor by documenting what they’re saying. But, also like mentioned in the text it prevents you from getting bored and from watching the clock.
Obviously note taking is crucial in college. I prefer using my laptop to take notes but everyone has preferences. I believe that note taking is a personal choice. The most important aspect of note taking is "the during the lecture notes"
Which are as follows below:
1. Have your lecture paper and pencil or pen ready. 2. Write down the title of the lecture, the name of the course and the date. 3. Watch the speaker carefully. Listen carefully to the introduction (if there is one). Hear the lecture. By knowing his outline, you will be better prepared to anticipate what notes you will need to take. 4. Be brief in your note taking. Summarize your notes in your own words, not the instructor's. Remember: your goal is to understand what she is saying, not to try to record exactly everything she says. 5. Try to recognize main ideas by signal words that indicate something important is to follow. Examples: "First, Second, Next, Then, Thus, Another important...," etc. 6. Jot down details or examples that support the main ideas. Give special attention to details not covered in the textbook. 7. If there is a summary at the end of the lecture, pay close attention to it. You can use it to check the organization of your notes. If your notes seem disorganized, copy down the main points covered in the summary. It will help in revising your notes later. 8. At the end of the lecture, ask questions about points you did not understand. 9. Don't be in a rush. Be attentive, listen and take notes right up to the point at which the instructor dismisses you. If you are gathering together your personal belongings when you should be listening, you're bound to miss an important point-perhaps an announcement about the next exam!
What’s you favorite of all the tips provided? Of the ones you’ve listed above I would say re-write in your own words because I believe you will remember more the material that way. And also because I find sometimes teacher speak fast during lectures. So, being brief would be another favorite!!!
I personally believe you remember more when you write. So, I’ll take hand written notes over computer taken notes any time. But, if a student wants —they can transfer notes they’ve written to computer and print them out — for a more organized effect. But, I love the first tip you presented: to do the assign reading prior to class — that’s epic. And moving forward will add this to my arsenal of note taking. Because it gives me context and if I have questions, I can ask at that time.
Please read Chapter IV of Dragons. Of the note-taking advice here, what do you think will be most important for you personally? Are you persuaded that taking notes by hand is really better than using a laptop?
I am the worst at taking notes. I can read a text and takes notes from a text, but I have a really hard time doing so while listening to a lecture from my professors. It helps when professors have some sort of visual aid that I can follow along with, but when a professor just speaks to a class, focus and notetaking is extremely difficuly. These steps and advice on how to take good notes is something I wish I would have read a long time ago. For me, having an outline of the topic that is going to be lectured about that I would be able to fill in with details from the lecture is the most helpful advice.
ReplyDeleteTaking notes with a pen and paper is defintely more beneficial for me than typing notes on a laptop. I did not need convincing on that. -Reeba Sullivan
Hello Reeba,,
DeleteYes, note taking can be a difficult task since it involves both writing and listening. But, I believe it can be beneficial because you’re actively listening to your instructor by documenting what they’re saying. But, also like mentioned in the text it prevents you from getting bored and from watching the clock.
Ebonie
Hi Ancient Art,
ReplyDeleteObviously note taking is crucial in college. I prefer using my laptop to take notes but everyone has preferences. I believe that note taking is a personal choice. The most important aspect of note taking is "the during the lecture notes"
Which are as follows below:
1. Have your lecture paper and pencil or pen ready.
2. Write down the title of the lecture, the name of the course and the date.
3. Watch the speaker carefully. Listen carefully to the introduction (if there is one). Hear
the lecture. By knowing his outline, you will be better prepared to anticipate what notes
you will need to take.
4. Be brief in your note taking. Summarize your notes in your own words, not the instructor's. Remember: your goal is to understand what she is saying, not to try to record exactly everything she says.
5. Try to recognize main ideas by signal words that indicate something important is to follow. Examples: "First, Second, Next, Then, Thus, Another important...," etc.
6. Jot down details or examples that support the main ideas. Give special attention to details not covered in the textbook.
7. If there is a summary at the end of the lecture, pay close attention to it. You can use it to
check the organization of your notes. If your notes seem disorganized, copy down the main points covered in the summary. It will help in revising your notes later.
8. At the end of the lecture, ask questions about points you did not understand.
9. Don't be in a rush. Be attentive, listen and take notes right up to the point at which the instructor dismisses you. If you are gathering together your personal belongings when you should be listening, you're bound to miss an important point-perhaps an announcement about the next exam!
Thank you,
Harmony Mariar
Hello Harmony,
DeleteWhat’s you favorite of all the tips provided? Of the ones you’ve listed above I would say re-write in your own words because I believe you will remember more the material that way. And also because I find sometimes teacher speak fast during lectures. So, being brief would be another favorite!!!
Ebonie
I personally believe you remember more when you write. So, I’ll take hand written notes over computer taken notes any time. But, if a student wants —they can transfer notes they’ve written to computer and print them out — for a more organized effect. But, I love the first tip you presented: to do the assign reading prior to class — that’s epic. And moving forward will add this to my arsenal of note taking. Because it gives me context and if I have questions, I can ask at that time.
ReplyDeleteEbonie