NOTE TAKING

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Here are some ways to improve note-taking during lectures. tmstudent

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Start note-taking immediately.
Sit in the front of the class to hear better and stay focused.
Use short telegraphic sentences.
Maintain eye contact with the lecturer so that you concentrate on what is being said
Create visual images of what the lecturer is saying
Watch for the instructor's clues to identify the important information
Use abbreviations when possible.
Leave blank spaces for missed information
Listen for signal words, and phrases such as, first, next, finally, this is important, in summary, to begin, in conclusion, etc.
Record as much information as necessary so that your notes are accurate and complete
Try to capture all of the general ideas and as many illustrative details as possible
If the lecturer speaks too quickly, jot down names, key terms and other important information and supplement your notes afterwards from the text, other student's notes, or handouts.
Record your notes in a legible and organized manner. Use paragraph indentations or an outline so that the structure of your notes can help you recall the material.