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Learning Outcomes
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Differentiate between annotation,
outline notes, column notes, mind maps
and summary notes;
Develop skills of making notes from
printed matters; and
Use the note-taking suggestions to
develop good notes based on
classroom discussions.
Purpose of making & taking notes
Save time and effort in:
Having to look for the original text; or
Having to look through massive piles of
notes just to retrieve the specific
information that you need.
a) Annotation
Suitable for print materials, ie. Print
modules, textbooks, articles.
Make notes by writing in the margins,
underlining facts, highlighting the main
points, etc.
Help to remember main points without
having to read the text all over again.
b) Outline notes
Using only keywords and phrases.
Usually sequentially numbered or headings
and subheadings.
c) Column notes
More appropriate for mathematics and
science courses
d) Mind maps
Show relationships among ideas and
concepts, with lines serving as links.
Do not follow a linear sequence.
e) Summary notes
A condensed version of the information,
written in paragraph form, using your
own words.
Used when you cannot impose
headings or subheadings for a text.
Making Notes from Printed Matter
Understand the objectives.
Read the whole topic, then summarise.
Leave spaces for additions/changes.
Reread topics and improve notes.
Use your own words.
Put inverted commas for sentences that
you quote.
Read over your notes to make sure you
understand them.
Preparing yourself for tutorials
Pre-reading helps you to:
Activates your prior knowledge;
Builds mental schemas; and
Enables you to make intelligent connections.
Read through the whole topic to
familiarised yourself with the subject. It
will make note-taking easier.
Listening during tutorials
Be an effective listener in class by:
Avoiding distractions that may interfere
with your concentration.
Listen to the message being said. Pay
attention!
Relate ideas to previous tutorial
discussions.
Look for clues from the tutor in
illustrations, repetitions, etc.
Listening during tutorials
Take notes in class.
Identify noteworthy materials. Do not
copy everything!
Write down details of discussion ie.
date/time/tutor’s name/subject.
Identify key issues, phrases.
Create spaces for additional notes later.
Use abbreviations if needed.
Review after tutorial
Review your notes as soon as possible after
the tutorial.
Rewrite if necessary and fill the gaps.
Verify your notes against the
module/textbook.
Supplement your notes with further reading
of other books.
Read and reread your notes.
Use them to answer past examination
papers.
Keep it safe for easy retrieval.
Learning Skills: Note-Making and Note-Taking Skills by Open University Malaysia is licensed under a Creative Commons
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