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Note Taking

Note Taking. Why Take Notes? . If you do not write anything down… 40% of the information will be forgotten after 20 minutes 75 % will be forgotten after 1 week You have 18 weeks until your semester exam!!!. What Not To Do.

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Note Taking

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  1. Note Taking

  2. Why Take Notes? • If you do not write anything down… • 40% of the information will be forgotten after 20 minutes • 75% will be forgotten after 1 week • You have 18 weeks until your semester exam!!!

  3. What Not To Do • Dictation (copying verbatim) is the LEAST effective way to take notes • Not engaged in learning • Only recording, not thinking or analyzing • Missing what teacher is saying • Chance of not writing it all down in time

  4. Note Taking Rules • Use key words & phrases • Use reminder-symbols & abbreviations • ! ? * • Summarize the information

  5. Example Welcome to English 4 College Prep. I think we will have an exciting year! Please be aware that this class meets every day in room 16-003 for forty-five minutes. Also, do not forget that you have an online portion to this class as well! Notes: Eng 4 CP M-F 45min Rm 16-003 + online !

  6. Note Taking Rules Use an organizational system (outline, t-chart, etc.) when appropriate

  7. Example • There are three key things that can help to make and keep our environment green. • The first is to educate the public on the environmental problems we are facing and what they can do to help. • Secondly, improving technology can really make a difference. Inventors and Environmentalists are constantly working together to create new products and new technologies that leave less of a footprint on the planet. • A third thing that can help keep our environment green is to increase the demand for recycling. If everyone were required to recycle, it would significantly reduce the amount of trash that litters highways and landfills.

  8. Organizing with Outline 3 keys to green environ. 1. educate public 2. improve tech. 3. help incr. demand for recycling

  9. Example • There are many factors that influence our environment. Some are positive influences, and others are negative. • Some of the positive influences we see impacting our environment include an awareness by the public of the problems we face and a willingness to recycle. Also, many people are now opting to carpool or use public transportation which also positively impacts our planet. Furthermore, many people are choosing to purchase green chemicals that are safer and less damaging our air and water. • However, there are also some negative influences that are harming our environment. Chemicals and waste are the two biggest culprits of environmental deterioration, followed closely by exhaust from automobiles. Also, a depletion of our resources is a major concern and another negative impact on the environment.

  10. Organizing with Chart Environ. Influences - Chemicals Waste Exhaust Depleting resources + • Recycling • Awareness • Carpool/ pub. trans. • Green chemicals

  11. Note Taking Rules • Pay attention to what you read, see, AND to what the teacher says

  12. Firstly, you make sure your car is in top shape. Also, buying organic food is a good way. You can start recycling. Another tip is to adjust your thermostat. You can also… Example 8 Tips to GO GREEN

  13. Example Go Green 1. fix car 2. organic food 3. recycle 4. thermostat 5. 6. 7. 8.

  14. Tip • If the instructor offers an online PowerPoint, print it and bring to class! • Print as 3-slide • handout (This option • leaves lines for your • notes! Cool, huh?)

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