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Wiechart, Keith

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University Student Success UNIV 101 Course Projects 11-18-2022 The Importance of Notes Shawn Swiatkowski Keith Wiechart Patrick Quigg Logan Lambeth Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.erau.edu/db-university-student-success-univ101  Part of the Curriculum and Instruction Commons, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Projects at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in University Student Success UNIV 101 by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact commons@erau.edu. The Importance of NotesBy: Shawn Swiatkowski, Keith Wiechart, Patrick Quigg, and Logan LambethWhy is it Important? Note taking forces you to pay attention and helps you focus Keeps a record of the information taught to you Regular review will help you get the most out of your notes Notes guide you on what to studyDigital vs. PaperDigital Pros Digital ConsWritten ProsWritten ConsConcise Distractions Focused SharabilitySpeed Easy to Lose Recognized LegibilityOrganized Technology Memorized SpeedCornell Method Cornell Note-Taking Method consists of three sections on your paper. The first is a 6-inch wide column on the right for in-class note taking. This section should consist of shorter notes that are main points with spaces left for additional materials to be added later. The second is a 2.5 inch wide column on the left of the paper called a cue column. After class you are expected to conduct a review of your notes, lining up with the same topics in the right column.  The third is a summary section, a 2 inch tall space covering the width of the bottom of the page. This is for when you’re finished covering the topic and want to quickly flip through the most important.  Pros include time efficiency, positive effects on critical reading skills, and accessibility of information. Cons include lack of depth, extremely structured, and limited space. This note-taking method was created by Walter Paulk, who worked for Cornell University in 1962.  He was in the Reading and Study Skills Department on campus.The Outline MethodHow to use:• Writing points in organized manner• Indented or dash outlining• Requires accurate organizationIdeal for:• Well organized notes• Highlights major points• Good for reviewing outside of class• Slower paced lecturesDisadvantages:• Due to level of organization is not efficient in fast paced lectures• Typically hard to utilize in math or science classes• Not the best for subjects that utilize diagrams, visuals or charts.Structured Doodling Structured Doodling is an informal method of note taking that involves imbibing the material in question through a mixture of written notes and quick illustrations. Studies have shown that doodling material in relation to the topic being covered produces a higher ability to recall the covered material. Pros The notetaker is very likely to retain the information taken in the notes Provides a visual aid that produces better recall among visual learners The notetaker will tend to recall information beyond what is contained in the notes Reduces distraction from extraneous sources Cons Difficult to approach for those who are not artistically inclined Not very effective for fast paced lectures where information must be recorded quicklySources L, W. (n.d.). Outlining method for note taking - Missouri State University. Outlining Method for Note Taking. Retrieved November 7, 2022, from https://www.missouristate.edu/Assets/busadv/p-24.pdf The University of Tennessee. (n.d.). Common note-taking methods. Common Note-taking Methods | University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Retrieved November 7, 2022, from https://www.utc.edu/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs/center-for-academic-support-and-advisement/tips-for-academic-success/note-taking#:~:text=The%20Outlining%20Method,-Dash%20or%20indented&text=The%20information%20which%20is%20most,or%20Roman%20numerals%20are%20needed. Tamm, S. (2021). How to Take Cornell Notes: 5 Steps to Success. e-student.org. https://e-student.org/cornell-note-taking-method/ Why take notes? Center for Access and Success | Student Affairs | UMass Dartmouth. (n.d.). Retrieved November 7, 2022, from https://www.umassd.edu/dss/resources/students/classroom-strategies/why-take-notes/#:~:text=Note%20taking%20forces%20you%20to,and%20remember%20the%20information%20later. (2020). The Cornell Method for Note-Taking. University of Cincinnati Learning Commons. https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/learning-commons/learning-resources/notetaking-resources/cornell-method-notes.html#:~:text=The%20Cornell%20Method%20for%20Note-Taking%201%20In-Class%20Notes%3A,the%20main%20points%20included%20on%20each%20page.%20 (2020). Cornell Notes Examples. MVCA Earth Science. https://mvcaearthscience.weebly.com/examples-of-cornell-notes.html Nillasdotter, K. (n.d.). Effective notetaking: By hand or digitally? Your digital study environment. Retrieved November 7, 2022, from https://www.campusonline.lu.se/en/studying-online/effective-notetaking-hand-or-digitally?q=support-and-tools%2Fdigital-study-environment%2Fstudy-techniques%2Feffective-notetaking-hand-or-digitally#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20there%20is%20research,most%2C%20then%20go%20for%20it!HUNT LIBRARY Mellinger, C. D. (2022). Cognitive behavior during consecutive interpreting: Describing the notetaking process. 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