Class7: Note taking

Question 1

What is note taking?

Answer 1

Note taking is the act of writing or jotting for the purpose of further academic study, only main or important information are written during note taking

Question 2

Why take notes?

Answer 2

a.]Note taking aids in concentration and helps motivate us to understand and learn the topic being taught or read
b.]It aids in memory retention
c.]It serves as a source of further reference
d.]A guide for selective study

Question 3

What are the modalities for note taking

Answer 3

a.]Comfortable seating and position
b.]Writing materials should be ready
c.]Write down the course, date and topic clearly
d.]Listen attentively for important information to be jotted down
e.]Do not record verbatim
f.]Use abbreviations and short hand
g.]Use symbols when necessary
h.]Dive your notes into main points

Question 4

What is note making?

Answer 4

Note making is the productive act of creating and forming notes based off of information obtained from previously published documents and articles

Question 5

What are some guidelines for Note making?

Answer 5

a.]Write down the topic, date and course
b.] Write down the full bibliography of all the works referenced in the production of your notes include the names of authors
c.]Write down the main points only
d.] Be precise and concise
e.] The handwriting should be clear and legible
f.] Leave space in between paragraphs and sentences for personal input
g.] Identify the subject matter of the notes