Learning with Cornell Notes:

An Effective Note Taking StrategyPresented by

Mrs. Schawann McGee, M.Ed.

Before we begin…Answer the following questions.

1. What is note-taking?

2. Do you believe note-taking is important? Why or why not?

3. Is there more than one way to take notes?

4. How do you take notes?

Why do we take notes?According to the University of California at Berkeley’s Student Learning Center:

• Develops critical thinking and listening skills

• Assists with comprehension and retention

• Teaches concision

• Provides clarification of complex concepts

• Enhances the review/mastery of information process

History of Cornell Notes

• Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk.

• Designed in response to frustration over student test scores.

• Meant to be easily used as a test study guide.

• Adopted by most major law schools as the preferred note taking method (Bullock & Maben, n.d.).

CORNELL NOTES

First & Last NameClass Title

HourDate

Topic

Questions,Subtitles,Headings,Etc.

Class Notes

2 1/2”

3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes

Principles of C.N.• Record (right)

– Telegraphic sentences

– (omitting inessential words; to be concise)

– Short-hand– Images

(Doodles/Maps)• Question(s) (left)

– Create questions that your notes answer

• Recite– Fold over right

column and answer questions from memory

• Reflect– Question yourself

“What’s the significance of this information? How does this relate to something I already know?”

• Review– Reread and recite your

notes at least ten(10) minutes every week. (Cornell University, 2011).

Cornell Notes

Lecture Close Reading

Record headings,

subheadings, etc

beforehand

Create a key vocabulary section on

the left

Write a summary to paraphrase the notes

Read over the notes weekly

Questions / Main Ideas / Vocabulary Notes/ Answers/ Definitions / Examples / SentencesUnderstanding Text Structures

Key TermsDescriptive Tells you about something

Example: “The crocodile is the master of deception in the water. It stalks its prey and then swiftly closes in for the kill.”

Sequence Step by step, Chronological order (1…2…3…)Example: "Archaeologists have helped us to understand that the evolution of the crocodile began with ..."

Compare/Contrast Looking at similarities and differences between two or more things

Example: "The power of the crocodile is like that of a monstrous machine. With one lunge it can destroy its prey and protect the kill from other predators."

Cause/Effect Reasons why something happensExample: "We observed the crocodile as it stalked a raccoon moving through the moonlight toward the edge of the water. As a result of a noise we made, the raccoon bolted..."

Problem/Solution Attempting to solve an issue; questions and answers format

Example: "One problem to resolve in crocodile watching is transportation. How can an observer get close enough to watch without scaring it away or being attacked?"

SummaryThere are five main types of text structure, and they are description, sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution. There arespecific reasons for electing to use on structure over another. However, a writer can use more than one in a text.

Recall Clue Column Record Column

Propaganda Techniques in Advertising Define "Propaganda"

Intro Propaganda used by politicians, writers. Also by advertisers. Def: Messages intended to persuade audiences to adopt a certain opinion.

List 4 common tech. used by advertisers

Advertisers use propaganda. 4 techniques common.

1. Testimonial Def: Celebrities used to pitch idea, sell product; Audience associate star qualities of celebrity w/ product. Define & explain "testimonial" technique

Ex. Michael Jordan sells Nike shoes

2. Bandwagon Def: Encourages people to buy b/c e'one is doing it. Ads urge you to get on board; don't get left out. Define & explain "bandwagon" technique

Ex. "All over America, people are switching to...."

3. Plain Folks Def: Product associated with ordinary folks like you & me. Ads use "regular", next-door-neighbor types to sell product. Define & explain "plain folks" technique

Ex. New mother in hospital uses Tylenol.

4. Transfer Product associated with s'thing that is attractive or respectable. Car ads show gorgeous model - audience transfer feelings about model to car. Ads use patriotic symbols like bald eagle - audience transfers patriotic feelings

to product, company. Define & explain "transfer" technique

Ex. Wal-Mart claims to sell only made-in-USA products.

SUMMARY: Advertisers use propaganda. Propaganda = Messages intended to persuade audiences to adopt a certain opinion. 4 common propaganda techniques used by advertisers: 1. Testimonial: celebrity endorses product. 2. Bandwagon: everybody is buying product. 3. Plain Folks: ordinary, non-glamorous people like us use it. 4. Transfer: transfer feelings of admiration to product.

Visual Example

Other Ways to Take Notes:1. The Two-Column Note taking System2. The Three-Column Note taking System3. The Formal Outline Note taking System4. The Taking Notes in Your Textbook System

(aka: Sticky-note madness)

YOUR TURN

TO PRACTICE

ReferencesBullock, P., & Maben, A. (n.d.). Cornell Notes

Presentation. AVID.

Cornell University. (2011, April). Retrieved August 8, 2011, from Cornell Learning Strategies Center: lsc.sas.cornell.edu/Sidebars/Study_Skills_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf

University of California at Berkeley. (n.d.). Effective Note-taking. Retrieved August 8, 2011, from Student Learning Center: http://slc.berkeley.edu/studystrategies/calren/notetaking1.html