How to take notes
Mind maps – start in the middle & branch out
Linear notes – concise, clear, logically organised, complete
Use abbreviations, symbols, highlighting.
Leave wide margin to allow plenty of space for additions / changes.
Note key words, main ideas, references
How to take notes |
http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/st |
udy-support/study-skills/downloads/sample-le |
cture-notes.php |
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/listenin |
g/demo/1.xml |
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/listenin |
g/demo/2.xml |
Let’s practise |
Listen & take notes |
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/listenin |
g/demo/index.xml |
After the lecture |
Check your notes |
Compare with a friend |
Come back to them in a couple of days |
Summary
Prepare content in advance – read about the subject, check the notes on ilearn
Familiarise yourself with new related vocabularyPredict content
Be aware of organisation
Listen for discourse markers e.g. first, next, finally etc.Listen for repetition
Listen for higher intonation to emphasise key points or change topicGuess unknown vocabulary & listen for explanations of terminologyTake notes
Go over your notes as soon as possible after the lectureFamiliarise yourself with the lecturer’s style