Success is determined by the effort we channel into our works. Academic success for instance, is determined by the extent of one's study, regular class attendance and effective note taking. The importance of effective note taking skills cannot be over-emphasized. It promotes engaged listening and memory during and after study. It also provides a record of learning that would be useful for revision and exam preparation. It is basically one of the keys to successful studying.
The most effective method of note taking depends on one's learning style preference. It is therefore necessary to begin by identifying one's personal learning style preference. Being a visual learner, I take note better using mind-mapping method. I put the topic in a circle with the main points as the branches and build them up after lecture. I also find it helpful to convert lecture notes into picture after which those pictures are put back into words. The use of diagrams and sometimes pictures, video, hand-outs etc. also gives me grounded understanding of my notes.
After discovering my learning style, I decided to put a note taking strategy in place. Before lecture, I revise the last topic to refresh my memory and get ready for the next lecture. During lecture, I try to avoid distractions, and takes note using my preferred method. Where I have to write in words, I do so in my own words for clearer understanding. After the lecture, I go through the lecture notes plus the note I have taken in class later that day. I also get other resources to establish my understanding of the topic covered. Finally, I carry out a periodic review of my notes.
These videos below will provide you with some important tips for note taking. I found them very helpful.
The most effective method of note taking depends on one's learning style preference. It is therefore necessary to begin by identifying one's personal learning style preference. Being a visual learner, I take note better using mind-mapping method. I put the topic in a circle with the main points as the branches and build them up after lecture. I also find it helpful to convert lecture notes into picture after which those pictures are put back into words. The use of diagrams and sometimes pictures, video, hand-outs etc. also gives me grounded understanding of my notes.
After discovering my learning style, I decided to put a note taking strategy in place. Before lecture, I revise the last topic to refresh my memory and get ready for the next lecture. During lecture, I try to avoid distractions, and takes note using my preferred method. Where I have to write in words, I do so in my own words for clearer understanding. After the lecture, I go through the lecture notes plus the note I have taken in class later that day. I also get other resources to establish my understanding of the topic covered. Finally, I carry out a periodic review of my notes.
These videos below will provide you with some important tips for note taking. I found them very helpful.
Hi lizzy,I'm delighted to read thruogh your post. I've found it very helpful and educating. I will definitly be trying some of the tips on the vidieo clips. Welldone!
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