Chapter3-Note-Taking in Class

Question 1

One can have good ___ by sleeping early, eating correctly, and arriving to every class on time.

Answer 1

Preparation

Question 2

Some tips for __ ___:

• Sit where the action is (sitting in the front)
• Take notes continually
• Participate
• Engage

Answer 2

Staying Alert

Question 3

Several ideas to prevent ____:

• Avoid daydreaming
• Sit in the front
• Stretch when drowsy

Answer 3

Distractions

Question 4

___ is an important strategy. This means keep your eyes and ears open for the instructor’s key words, cues and clues.
This will fall into three different areas: Content, Directional, and Clues.

Answer 4

Active Listening

Question 5

Relates directly to the subject matter covered in class, on the syllabus or in the text reading.

Answer 5

Content

Question 6

___ which will likely tell you the action needing to be taken such as “turn to or look at”

Answer 6

Directional

Question 7

Emphasize a point or highlight an item the instructor considers significant

Answer 7

Clues

Question 8

There are many forms of ___. There are a number of ways information may be organized in notes.

Answer 8

Organization

Question 9

• Different parts of the notebook page have different functions.
• Notes are recorded on one half
• Key words and concepts are recorded in another area called the recall column
• Summary is recorded at the bottom of the page.
• Results in more organized notes
• Quickly identify key words and concepts
• Easily used as study guide for exams
• Arrangement of information is aesthetically pleasing and easy to scan

Answer 9

Cornell Note-Taking