Advantages
of notes
 Taking
notes
helps
make
your
learning
active.
It helps you to understand and remember.
Making notes means you are assessing the information.
It stimulates
your thinking about the subject.
A good set of notes acts as a permanent
record.
Treat your notes as valuable materials, and store them carefully.
How to take notes
Select only the most important points.
Convert the original into your own words.
Always use loose-leaf A4 size paper.
Number your notes, and leave spaces between each one.
Use abbreviations where possible.
Use headings and sub-headings for separate sections.
Make a full record of the original [the book or article].
Keep notes in a loose-leaf binder or a pocket file.
Notes from talks
Learn the main headings or names of the subject.
Pay close attention to what the speaker is saying.
Most speakers give special emphasis to important points.
Don't try to write down everything that is said.
Use big margins, alternate lines, and plenty of white space.
Review and correct your notes straight after the talk.
Notes from books
Always make a record of the book you are using.
Don't copy out long sections. This is not a good use of time.
If a few words are worth quoting, make a note of them.
Try to identify and name the main issues.
Make notes in the margins - if the book is your own.
What to avoid
Don't use small notepads or odd sized paper.
Don't record too much information.
Don't forget to summarise and record.
Don't miss the main points by noting too much detail.
Don't write on every line, and don't write full sentences.
Don't waste time copying out long quotations.
Don't leave your notes badly stored.
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