There are certain ways to take notes that will help you have better notes. The main problem other people have is that either the teacher is moving to fast to the next topic or there is to much to process at one time.I will introduce different ways to improve your way of note taking. These helpful tips are certain to help you on all your troubles and doubts about taking notes.
The main tip is that it is better to write down the main key points. When you write the main key points then you will not go through the trouble of having to miss certain things the teacher said. There would be times when the teacher gives you a clue of important key points by repeating it. It will also be good if you audio record the teachers lesson and listen to it later.
Other ways of organizing your notes is by color coding the notes for you to see or understand the transition in discussions.It is easier and faster to use abbreviations when you come across something complicated.When you make mistakes on your notes its better not to erase it because it takes a little longer to do , so to save time you can just put a line across it. When there is something important about the notes it is good if you put a symbol next to it you will recognize later on that it is important.When you sometimes miss a part of the lesson being thought to you then you can leave a blank in the spot where you think it goes.
Then there are the basics of taking notes which is dating your notes to know when you did them.It is better to sit in front of the class to better understand the lesson.Translate some words into your own words for better understanding of your notes.When taking notes the least of your problems should be the grammar and spelling of your notes, that can be changed when you rewrite your notes,which is best because it helps you organize it better.These are the best ways to take notes from a very complicating note taking class.
URL
- http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/take_notes.html
- http://www.testtakingtips.com/note/
- http://www1.chapman.edu/arc/goodnotes.html
- http://www.arc.sbc.edu/notes.html
- http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/notetaking1.html
