cornell notetaking
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Cornell Notetaking. Why Cornell notes?!?! . Efficient Mastery Better prepared for tests Work Smarter not Harder Students learn the material 90% better when using Cornell notes . What should your paper look like? . Review Main Ideas Questions Terms Prompts to help you study WHEN: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Cornell Notetaking
Why Cornell notes?!?!
• Efficient • Mastery• Better prepared for tests• Work Smarter not Harder• Students learn the material 90% better when
using Cornell notes
What should your paper look like?
While Reading
Note Taking Area• Record the lecture here,
using• Concise sentences• Shorthand symbols• Abbreviations• Lists• Skip lots of space between
points
WHEN:During reading or class
ReviewMain Ideas
Questions
Terms
Prompts to help you
study
WHEN: After taking
notes
Summary Summarize the sectionWHEN: After the
review
Step 1: Record Notes
Step 2: Determine Questions/ Main Ideas
Step 3: Summarize
What should your paper look like?
1. Record notes in the main Note Taking Column/ right-hand side of the papero Read notes and underline key words and correct
missing information
2. Identify main ideas and questions. Write those in the Review/ left-hand column. o Review all of your notes in the left and right-hand
columns
3. Write a one sentence summary at the end of the section.
What are the three steps of the Cornell system?
Step 1: Record Notes as You Read 1. Write down main ideas, facts, details and
important examples (do not write down everything... only write down important information)
2. Use numbering, bullets, and indentations3. Use abbreviations4. Use graphic organizers or pictures when
helpful5. Separate blocks of information by skipping
lines/ use your space effectively 6. Do NOT write in complete sentences
Where should I take those notes?
As you read, notes should be taken in this area
How do I know what to write down?
Successful Note taking:
Listen/Watch for KEY WORDS
Successful Note taking:
Listen/Watch for KEY WORDS Causes
FACTORS
differenc
e
s
technology
FirstsStages of developmentCostsLists
Key Events
Influential PeopleTerms/ Vocabulary Comparisons
Contrasts
Laws
Court Cases
Major ChangesEffects
StatisticsImportant
Dates
Pick out Themes
• Economic• Political• Social
• Changes/Continuities
**Definitely take notes that fall under these categories.
What should my notes look like?
• Take a look at the next 7 slides to help you better organize your notes.
• Remember, the purpose of note-taking is to give you something to use later (when studying). You want to be able to easily read them and find the information you are looking for.
Successful Note-taking:
3 keys to green environ
1- educate public
2- improve tech.
3-help incr. demand for recy.ing
Three keys to green environment – educate public, improve techno., and help increase demand for recycling.
Use space. Move your hand.
Use space to show relationships.
3 keys to green environ
1- educate public
2- improve tech.
3-help incr. demand for recy.ing
Gas Use -Factors
Europe U.S
Less good hwysMore $$ cheap gasMore trains auto ind.+pub transp. oil comp.
Use vertical space. Use horizontal space.
Use headings to
organize ideas. Gas Use -Factors
Europe U.S
Less good hwys More $$ cheap gas More trains auto ind. +pub transp. oil comp.
To create headings, use -
• CAPITAL LETTERS• BOXES
• underline• - - indent below the heading
Use Mapping and Charting
Use symbols and abbreviations.
Mr = ! Mrs %w/ ‹pop ›& w/o
See Chart!!!
Step 2: Determine Questions or Main Ideas
1. Read your notes and underline key words and phrases
2. Correct/ enhance incomplete information
3. Write questions or main idea terms in the left-hand column about the information on the right.
Step 2: Determine Questions or Main Ideas
Your questions and main ideas should be written in this area
Step 3: Write a Summary
1. Review all notes on both sides
2. Determine main ideas within the section.
3. Write a sentence summarizing the section.
Step 3: Write a Summary
After you have completed a section write a summary sentence
What are the best ways to use your notes to prepare for a quiz or test?
1. Cover up the right side of your page.2. Read the questions/ main ideas. 3. Recite the information from memory as fully as
possible. 4. Uncover your notes to verify the information. 5. Compare your reading notes and your class
notes - making connections between the two.