Summary

Synopsis

Searching for the right tools and techniques for taking good notes during an oral presentation? Learn the steps to take before, during, and after a presentation. Get acquainted with a number of methods to help you improve your notes and enhance comprehension and recall.

Objectives

• Define what it means to take effective notes
• List three elements to prepare yourself for note taking
• Name four techniques used in efficient note taking
• Choose a technique that suits your needs
• List tips for reviewing your notes

Outline

• Introduction
• Overview
• Objectives
• Overview of Note Taking
• The Importance of Effective Note Taking
• Face your Foes
• How to Take Effective Notes
• Mental Preparation
• Physical Preparation
• Checkpoint I
• Distilling Knowledge
• Active Note Taking
• Intercepting Verbal Cues
• Intercepting Non-verbal Cues
• Abbreviations and Symbols
• Note Taking Techniques
• The Cornell Note Taking System
• Concept Maps
• Outline System
• Topic Cards
• Checkpoint II
• After Note Taking
• Review
• Reorganize and Consolidate
• Generate Questions
• Final Checkpoint