Things You'll Need:
- pencil or pen
- colored pencil or highlighters
- 3 ring binder for each subject
-
Step 1
Write every new thought, fact, or topic on a separate line is a way of organizing your notes. It is the typical note taking method.
-
Step 2
An Example of the Cornell Notetaking SystemCornell Notetaking System is on a sheet of paper, use 2-½ inch margin on the left for cue words, significant information, definitions, or other important information. The 6-inch area on the right is to make notes during the lesson. At the end of the lesson, there should be a 2-3 sentence summary at the end of the notes.
-
Step 3
An Example of the Mapping MethodMapping is a graphic representation of the content of a lecture. It is a way to break down parts to show their relationship to the general topic.
-
Step 4
An Example of the Charting MethodThe Charting Method is a way to record information (words, phrases, main ideas, etc.) appropriate categories.
-
Step 5
Outlining Method breaks down general to specific topics.
Example:
Extrasensory perception
1. telepathy: sending messages
2. clairvoyance: forecasting the future
3. psychokinesis: perceiving events external to situation -
Step 6
An Example of the Mind MapMind Map is a graphic representation of the content of a lecture. Mind Maps organize key ideas to emphasize the interconnection of concepts, as well as illustrate the relative hierarchy of ideas from titles, to main concepts, to supporting details.
