TOPIC 6: TAKING LECTURE NOTES

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Why do we have to notes from our lecturers:

• Taking notes will help us understand what is important and what is less important.
• Students are able to recall what lecturers taught them in classes.
• Help us to revise what we've learnt before sitting for examination.
• Taking notes provides students with directions.

How to Take Lecture Notes:

Reading about the subject that will be taught in your next class will help a lot by making you understand the topic better and faster. 

Before class:

-Confirm that you have the necessary writing tools before entering classes.

-Do not ever forget to write the date of the class being held.

-Have some understanding or information regarding the topic by revising the notes.

-Always leave spaces between lines to add extra information.

During class:

-Sit in the front row so you can see and hear better. It will ensures you to become more focused during classes.

-Always ask questions regarding the information you're not sure of it validity or you do not know.

-Write down every single information that is written or spoke by your lecturer.

After class:

-Review what you've learnt by going through your notes.

-Ask your lecturer if there's anything you're not clear of.

Become an Active Listener

There are various strategies to improve our hearing skills:

1. Read the text assignment before the lecture begin to build basic understanding of the topic.
2. Review your last set of notes before the lecture begins.
3. Sit in the lecturer's line of vision so lecturer can focus on you.
4. Be focused.
5. Control our emotional responses.
6. Avoid any distractions or messes on your desk,
7. Ask questions.
8. Focus your eyes on your lecturer.
9. Listen with open mind, setting aside your own biases.

Effective Note Taking System

1. Cornell note-taking system

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2. Informal Outline method

3. The Block Method

4. Mapping Method 

Activity 9: Taking Notes Using Cornell Method

Activity 10: Listen to Audio Lecture and Make Notes Using Cornell Method

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