Tuesday, September 12, 2006

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The art of taking notes

by: Scott Palat

Following these ten steps, you'll a reporter more efficiently and this will help you improve your overall study skills. With good note taking skills, better grades are just around the corner.

1. If possible, sit near the front and center in the class.

'll be less likely to become distracted and will probably find it easier to stay focused

.

2. Use a folder instead of a traditional notebook.

This way you can add, change, or rewrite pages of your notes, insert handouts and assessments

in proper chronological order and

review the material covered in the chapter / unit much easier.

3. Put the title and date on all papers.

organize them chronologically in your binder.

4. Take notes on loose-leaf paper and keep them organized

three-ring binder. Make sure you drill the punch and add all of

handouts, assignments, quizzes, tests, etc.. to your folder.

it is usually best if everything for the entire unit is kept in Chapter

chronological order in your folder.

5. Think about what is being said before you write anything swallow.

not write down everything the teacher says. Select

phrases, terms, and concepts important to focus on.

6. Record any examples the teacher may give while giving a lecture.

The examples are extremely important in creating connections in your brain and

help trigger your memory while studying.

7. Look for signs that teachers give to indicate that something important

. For example, they may repeat something a few times,

change the volume or tone of voice, writes on the board or

above, and / or create lists for you. Be sure to ask them to

repeat what they just said if you miss the initial cue

but later realize that you record the material.

8. Leave some space between portions of your notes so you can

make additional comments as you study or read the text.

9. Rewrite or even rewrite your notes in typescript. Not only will your notes

much more organized and make studying easier, but the practice of rewriting the notes

give you another chance to think about the material as

Write or type over. Make sure you re-write

in a timely manner.

more time passes between taking the original notes and rewrite them,

less effective this strategy is.

10. Review these notes often. The more times you see, is easier

committed to memory and

spend less time studying before the test.

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About the author

Scott Palat graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree of health and physical education. In 2002, Scott began www.ehomeworkhelp.com because he saw a need to help struggling students finish their homework assignments and understand their schoolwork. From this time, aid inc. preparation of E and http:// www.live-etutor.com have helped hundreds of students achieve better grades.

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