When we are in class, at a conference or in any place where note-taking is required we must be quick to be able to jot down general ideas but without missing anything important about everything we are seeing or hearing. Having clear notes is essential to be able to remember later the most important of the class or the conference, Only in this way can we adequately study all the exposed content.
But it is not easy to take notes clearly. Many people choose to write down literally what the person presenting the theory is saying, but this can be dangerous since you may not write everything or by writing the last sentence you miss a more important main idea. All of this can make note-taking too stressful. But do not worry because today I want to talk to you about different ways of taking notes so that you can do it faster, more efficiently and that when you look at your notes again, you can remember everything more clearly, it will give you time to write good writing and everything! !
With schemes to organize the information
The diagrams are ideal to do in the study of a text, after having done the speed reading and the comprehensive reading, and of course, after having underlined the main ideas of the text. Schemas help us organize information in such a way that we can better remember all the content with a single glance. But outlines are also a good option if you want to get some effective notes.
An outline is a common way to summarize large amounts of information in a logical way. There are many ways to make an outline and no one should feel obliged to do just one, you should feel comfortable with your outlines and that they help you to better organize all the information received.. The schemes can be with letters, with numbers, with Roman numerals and so on. Without a doubt, the simplest method is to make arrows or points and sub-points. The following format can be followed:
I. Title
- Subtitle
Main idea
- Support idea
- Details
- Subdetails
The outline is much more appropriate taking notes from textbooks, because it will be easier to take into account the information in front of you. It is possible that taking notes as a listener will cost you more, but then you can use the scheme to organize all the information in your notes in dirty.
Take notes with the Cornell system
The Cornell note taking system is a popular way of taking notes and it really is an effective and very good idea, you will only need a tape recorder and patience and then listen to the whole lecture or class again. During the class or conference you should take your notes as you can do on a regular basis. Later when you listen to the recording you can make observations and notes related to the information.
To take notes according to this system, you will have to divide your work into different parts: draw a vertical line one third of the distance from the left side of the page and during the lecture take the main ideas in the right area of the page. line. Pick up the main points and don't worry about everything you want to write.
At the end of the class or lecture, you will write down your observations and notes on the main content in the area to the left of the line. Write keywords, short phrases or expressions that help you summarize all the information. If required jot down questions to review the material later. Then listen again to the information recorded in the audio to point out what you had to write down and that you consider to be relevant.
This method has an advantage and it is that by interacting so much with the information (writing, recording, listening and reviewing the information) and when establishing relationships, identifying the key concepts, highlighting the main ideas over and over again ... all this It will make you understand the information received much better and what is better, that it remains in your memory.
This system can also help you study for exams, you can be the one to record yourself studying the information aloud to take notes of your recorded voice again. Hearing you say the information read again, you may see it from another perspective and understand it better. But remember to write the information on the divided paper.