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I d o n t k n o w i f I c a n U N D E R S T A N D e v e r y t h i n g I don’t know if I can REMEMBER everything WHAT CAN I DO? IS THERE HELP FOR ME? I’m now in the undergraduate program

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WHAT CAN I DO? IS THERE HELP FOR ME?

I’m now in the undergraduate program

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homework quizzes lecturesGPA

notescheat sheetsprojects

How can I remember

everything?

rules

regulations

deadlines formats

structures

schedules

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Is there a way to remember the important stuff so that I’m not scared when there’s a test?

I want high grades in all my tests but there’s so much information.

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YESTHERE IS A WAY.

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You need only two things:

• First, pen and paper.

• Second, repeat a procedure for each lecture.

What

procedure?

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Cornell Notes was developed for use by law students at Cornell University.

It is now used in Harvard and in the Cambridge School of Medicine.

You too, can use it to get high test scores like they did.

How?

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The system was developed to take notes, synthesize information, and review for tests.

• The secret: do it at every lecture.

• Again.

• And again.

• And again.

OK. How?

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First, take a sheet of paper.

Get ready to draw three lines.

Note: This

is only for

those who

really want

to get high.

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HOW TO TAKE NOTES THAT WORK FOR YOU

• Write the date, subject, and lecturer’s name above.

• Write down notes in the largest box.

This area is for taking notes during lectures.

It’s impossible to write down every word. Choose key ideas only. Organize by: Indents like this Relationships Or make

diagrams, drawings, or charts

Date:Subject:Lecturer

I

love

fun

food

hate

ants

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HOW TO make sure that you UNDERSTAND

After each class, summarize everything.

Use the lower box

.

This area is for taking notes during lectures.

It’s impossible to write down every word. Choose key ideas only. Organize by: Indents like

this Relationshi

ps Or make

diagrams, charts or drawings

RIGHT AFTER CLASS Summarize the major ideas here.

Date:Subject:Lecturer

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IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND

Write some questions to ask in class.

Use the small box

.

This area is for taking notes during lectures.

It’s impossible to write down every word. Choose key ideas only. Organize by: Indents like

this Relationships Or make

diagrams, charts or drawings

AFTER CLASS

Summarize the major ideas here.

QuestionsQuestionsQuestions

Date:Subject:Lecturer

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR TESTS

Write questions that are answered by the notes.

This area is for taking notes during lectures.

It’s impossible to write down every word. Choose key ideas only. Organize by: Indents like

this Or make

diagrams, charts or drawings

AFTER CLASS

Summarize the major ideas here.

QuestionsQuestionsQuestions

This area is for what?

What should I record here?

What are the ways to organize ideas?

Date:Subject:Lecturer

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HOW TO REMEMBER

• Cover the big notes area.

• Answer the questions.

• Repeat until you remember all

This area is for taking notes during lectures.

It’s impossible to write down every word. Choose key ideas only. Organize by: Indents like

this Diagrams charts drawings

RIGHT AFTER EACH CLASS Summarize the major ideas here.

QuestionsQuestionsQuestions

This area is for what?

What should I record here?

What are the ways to organize ideas?

Date:Subject:Lecturer

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ONCE MORE:

1. Date, subject, lecturer

2. Write only key ideas

3. Summarize after class

4. Write questions answered by the notes.

5. Cover the notes and answer the questions

6. Repeat until you can answer all questions without looking at the notes.

This is for taking notes during lectures.

Choose key ideas only. Organize by: Indents like

this Relationships Or draw

diagrams, charts drawings

RIGHT AFTER EACH CLASS Summarize the major ideas here.

QuestionsQuestionsQuestions

This area is for what?

What should I record here?

What are the ways to organize ideas?

Date:Subject:Lecturer

That’s all.

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The Cornell Notes system is used by law, medical, and nursing students in many schools, not only in class but also when:

• Doing homework• Doing research• Studying in advance• Remembering

important dates and data (such as birthdays)

Now, you can use it too!

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That can help me remember every

lesson.

homework quizzes lecturesGPA

notescheat sheetsprojects

rules

regulations

deadlines formats

structures

schedules

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REFERENCES

http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/as/619.htm

http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html

http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes1.html

Find other sources online for your reference.

END OF PRESENTATION

Send comments or suggestions to [email protected]

Thank you.

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QUESTIONS QUERIES

CLARIFICATIONS

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GOODBYE.

ARE YOU STILL THERE?