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Note-Taking

Your Note-Taking Style

 

Auditing Your Note-Taking Style for Lectures

Please complete this quick assessment and think about your results as you continue this workshop.

Always Sometimes Never
I approach listening as an active learner.


I select a format to suit the purpose of the class.


I organize my notes in one place.


I take notes from all participants (including students questions/comments) in class.


I concentrate during class.


I work to build my vocabulary.

I cross out errors instead of erasing them. 

I leave spaces between sentences and concepts so that I can add more later.

I listen for directional cues or emphases (i.e. the teachers tone or intonation). 

I avoid shutting down when I have a negative reaction to something I hear. 

I highlight key ideas or themes.


I use abbreviations to save time.

I review my notes after class.

I pay attention to the quality of my note-taking process as I go.

I would consider asking the instructor for help in writing better notes.

Review the area(s) you have marked as "sometimes" or "never." Develop goals for improvement as you go forward.

For example: if you chose "Never" to "I review my notes after class," your goal might be: "I will review my notes at least three times per week." Then develop an action plan. Actions Steps: 1. Review Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 after class. 2. Add study and review times into time management plan.

Get a piece of paper, and write down your new goals and action plan. Click here if you need more assistance writing your goals.  Or, write down what you need to work on and get new ideas and strategies later in this workshop. 

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