Note Taking

Organized by Main Ideas, with all supporting notes indented beneath the main ideas.

Cornell Notes make use of columns. First, divide the paper up approximately two inches from the bottom. Then, divide the left side over approximately three inches. When you unfold your paper, you should be able to see three sections. 

This is sometimes referred to as concept mapping. On a web or concept map, ideas and facts are represented visually. While an outline is linear, a web is graphic. Main points are printed in bubbles, and associated ideas branch off the sides.

* Come to class prepared

* Make clear and accurate notes

* Compare your notes

* Minimize distractions

* Organize your notes

* Use abbreviations and symbols

* Write clearly

* Review your notes.

* Date your notes

*Keep an organized system so you can easily go back and review

* Develop your own shorthand

* Draw and use symbols

* Don't write everything down

* Know your teacher

* Review your notes later the same day

* Practice. ..