TOPIC 6
Place : Infra Sc Tech Blok Bidara
Lecturer : Dr Hamizah
Definition of note taking
What is note taking ?
- Note taking is the practice of writing down a few information in a systematic way during lecture. Note taking is also a essential skills for students especially to a visual learner. This may helps them a lot and other students need to use this method too. It is because there is many advantages in note taking.
- In addition to that, note taking is also the most effective way of learning, whereby we wrote our own notes during lecture and use it when we want to study. Therefore, as a student we must use this opportunity as this is one of the learning skills that works well. So, we must make it as our habit.
Based on the image below, this are some of the activities related to Memory Strategies that are given by our lecturer in the class :
Reasons of note taking
why do we take lecture notes ?
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Preparation for the class
How do i prepare for the classes ?
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Physical Factors in order to get better note taking effect from lecture
My description on the Physical Factors in order to get better note taking effect from lecture are as follows :
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Summary :
In order to get better note taking effect from lecture is firstly we have to free from all the distraction in our surroundings, as this wont disturb our focus during lecture. Example of distractions are avoid sitting around your friends, cause they might will interrupt us during the lecture.
Next, is to make sure the hall condition is comfortable enough for us during the lecture which is not too hot and not too cold. Atmospheric condition is one of the main factors too, this is because high temperature and humidity can lower mental efficiency. If the condition in the hall is too cold make sure to bring our hoodie but otherwise if it is hot make sure to always bring our mini fan.
Not just that, we have to make sure our physical health is in a good condition, otherwise we are unable to give our full concentration during lecture. This is because physical health is a major problem why students cannot get a better note taking effect from lecture.
In addition to that, in order to get a better note taking is to get enough sleep throughout the lecture week. This is to avoid us from being fatigued due to lack of sleep. Thus, if we get enough sleep we can focus better in class without having a desire to fall asleep during lecture.
Last but not least, before the lecture begin to start we have to make sure all our instruments and things such as our stationery is already being organized. This is to make sure we focus on the lecture and make it easier for us to take a note with a complete organized instruments.
Ways on how to take lecture notes
How to take lecture notes ?
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The Cornell Method – Effective note-taking system
What is Cornell Method ?
- Cornell Method is an effective method in note-taking system. It is also provides a systematic format in organizing notes. This system of taking notes is designed especially for a high school and college level students.
3 important facts on how to use Cornell Method are as follows :
- Notes – This section is for students to write their notes during the lecture.
- Cues – Questions, main points, key words and other clues .Fill this section after class, this section is for us to study and review.
- Summary – Brief summary highlighting the main ideas and the main points about the lecture in this section . Usually being organized after class during review. It is used to find info later.
- Sample of Cornell Method notes
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