Good note-taking can be very important to academic(学术的) success. Notes can help you pass tests and complete assignments. To do so, use the following note-taking techniques when having lectures.
Keep your notes organized by writing important details at the top of each page. Include information such as the date, headlines, and the page number of your notes. Noting down details can make it easier for you to return to your notes and get important information.
Use your own language. Avoid noting down anything you hear word for word, unless it is a phrase or quote you may later use. Taking notes in your own words actively engages your brain and helps you better understand the lecture.
As you write your keywords and ideas down, leave space between two lines. Having extra room can make additional notes or clarify points that you may not understand. This helps you quickly have and identify all of the relevant material to that keyword or thought.
Draw your notes with a mind map. First, draw large circles and write specific topics you hear in them. Then, use thicker lines to indicate main points and write a brief key word or two that can summarize supporting information to the topic. Mind maps can be an especially useful tool if you are a visual learner or you don't know a lecturer's style.
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A. Finally, add shorter and thinner lines for supporting details. B. If you can't read your own notes, then you won't be able to study with them. C. Note down details at the top of your paper. D. Write down key facts, ideas, and details in your own words. E. Skip lines on the paper for the later review. F. Review your notes. G. However, you may not be sure how to take notes. |
