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MAKING NOTES
MAKING NOTES INTRODUCTION - is a skill that will help to manage the information content of study. -something that you will do in many different situations: lectures; seminars; tutorials; reading a book or journal;
- a very important practical skill - will help you to • identify and understand key ideas • learn key ideas and information • keep a record of information for future use • prepare for examinations The purpose of this chapter is to provide help and guidance on making notes.
Why are you making notes?
To get an
overview
For detailed informat
ion
To share with your
friends
For specific informat
ion
MAKING NOTESInvolves making your own record of key information and ideas. Use your own words. May add your own ideas or questions, or make links to the work of others. Used during lectures or reading
TAKING NOTESInvolves copying information ‘word for word’ from another source , e.g. tutor, book, handbook. Used when copying specific information for example, advice on an assignment, details about room changes.
ADVICE ON MAKING NOTESStart with
background details –
date&title of lecture
Make sure you can read your
notes.
Only use one side of the
paper. Easier to organise
Leave spaces for additional
notes or comments
Use arrows, symbols,
diagrams. To speed up the note-making
process.
Use your own words
Make notes without looking at the original
sources.
Use highlighter pens or a
colour-coding scheme
Notes should be concise, clear and consistent
TYPES OF NOTES
CIRCLE MAP - HELP PEOPLE BRAINSTORM AND LIST EVERYTHING
BUBBLE MAP – LIST DOWN KEYS OF ADJECTIVES
DOUBLE BUBBLE MAP - TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST THINGS
TREE MAP – HELP PEOPLE ORGANIZE INFO INTO DIFFERENT GROUPS
BRACE MAP – HELP PEOPLE BREAK THINGS APART
FLOW MAP – HELP TO LIST DOWN STEPS INVOLVED IN PROCESS
MULTI-FLOW MAP – HELP PEOPLE TO MAP CAUSE AND EFFECTS
BRIDGE MAP – LIST DOWN SEVERAL PAIRS OF ITEMS THAT RELATED TO EACH OTHER