Note-taking

Below are the handouts and links for the note-taking workshop:

Strategies before and during class to improve note-taking:

• Note taking tips 101 (PDF)

How to prepare before class to take better notes:

• Pre-reading before class (PDF)

How to listen better to take better notes:

• Tips for targeting key words (PDF)
• Information patterns in note taking (PDF)
• Coping with different lecture styles (PDF)

How to keep your focus as you take notes:

• Optimistic listening (PDF)
• Distractions during note taking (PDF)

How to take notes faster:

• Short hand techniques for note-taking (PDF)

Additional methods for note-taking:

• Cornell System (PDF)
• Mindmapping (PDF)

Another student resource is the Writing Center for one-on-one writing help.

See also:

• Expert Learning and Memory section for notes and research

Top five note-taking strategies

The video below, posted by DiscoverBusiness.us, provides information on five note-taking strategies.

1. Cornell Method
2. Outline Method
3. Charting Method
4. Mindmap Method
5. Sentence Method

Whichever method(s) of note-taking you select to match your learning style, students are encouraged to use the following handouts as well:

• Note taking tips 101
• Pre-reading before class
• Optimistic listening
• Distractions during note taking
• Tips for targeting key words
• Information patterns in note taking
• Short hand techniques for note-taking
• Coping with different lecture styles

Students are also encouraged to consult the below links on note-taking from the Library and Learning Commons:

• Taking lecture notes
• Taking notes from textbooks

Another student resource is the Writing Center for one-on-one writing help.