Study Skills-Note Taking

Note Taking & Listening- Lack of note taking and listening to class sessions can be an issue for some students.   Listening and taking notes  properly are definitely an important factor if student  wants to succeed in school.  Check-out the list of suggestions to the right and think about how these suggestions can be applied in your classes.

 

During class consider the following:

  • Come to class prepared
  • "Set" your mind to listen
  • Listen and don't let your mind wander
  • Clarify something by asking questions to yourself and teacher
  • Keep mind active by taking notes -don't write every single word teacher says.  Abbreviate. 
  • highlight important notes
  • Ignore distractions around you
  • Listen to class discussions carefully
  • Write important deadlines and dates to assignments
  • Summarize the Information

On the right side find two forms.  The first form will help you organize and take notes more effectively.  The second  document  shows you how to take notes by outlining your notes.  Both forms are PDF Format and downloadable.

Forms & Formats for Note Taking