ASAP: Note
Taking
The Cornell Method of Note Taking
The Cornell method of taking notes offers a structure that encourages
good note-taking and builds in frequent, quick reviews that increase
your comprehension and recall of material. This method of note-taking
will very likely improve your grades.
- Record the Lecture
You can buy special Cornell notebook paper, draw a vertical
line down a page leaving a 2.5 inch margin, or download
it.
- Review
As soon as possible after class, review your notes for two or
three minutes, filling in all missing information. It is best
to do this immediately after class, but make a habit of doing
this within one or two days since reviewing quickly greatly
enhances your recall of the material.
- Summarize
A couple days later, as you wait for the same class to begin,
bring out your notes and review them. This time, write key terms
and major points in the left column. You might also draw a diagram
in the left column that illustrates the organization of the
lecture. And finally, summarize the lecture in your own words
at the bottom of the page.
- Prepare for your exam
Review the notes again (you should find that you do not
need to re-learn material). Recite the material in your
notes by covering the right hand portion of your notes and using
the left hand outline as a guide. Reflect on the connections
between each day's lecture.
Use this area to summarize.
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