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Notetaking

Notetaking. DISCUSS. Compare these two ways of recording information from a lecture. Which do you prefer and why?. DISCUSS. What is notetaking? When should we do it? Why should we do it? How should we take notes?. Notetaking…. …so it stops your mind from wandering.

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Notetaking

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  1. Notetaking RJ 2018

  2. DISCUSS • Compare these two ways of recording information from a lecture. • Which do you prefer and why? RJ 2018

  3. DISCUSS • What is notetaking? • When should we do it? • Why should we do it? • How should we take notes? RJ 2018

  4. Notetaking…. …so it stops your mind from wandering. • helps you to focus on the information in front of you • helps you to process information. • allows you to review & share information RJ 2018

  5. Notetaking • Notetaking is the act of writing down selected information from a source, such as a lecture, presentation or written text. • For example, your instructor might mention a text, formula or concept you need to know about. This information might later appear on a quiz or exam. • You should be taking notes in most of your lectures and labs. RJ 2018

  6. The Cornell Notetaking Method • Notetaking is a study skill which is very personal. • Students usually develop their own way of taking notes. • The Cornell Method is one way to help you get started. RJ 2018

  7. The Cornell Notetaking Method Here are some examples of the method. What do you notice? RJ 2018

  8. The Cornell Notetaking Method RJ 2018

  9. How should we take notes? • Use abbreviations, such as gov, dept, UK, USA, NY, LA, AD, DXB, KUST, Tech. Sci. Inst. eg. ie. • Omit vowels eg. Lndn, Grmny, rsrch, dvrse, fclty, • Use symbols: > < = + & H20 • Use sketches: RJ 2018

  10. Exercise 1 • Listen to the following words and write them down in short form. • The United Nations • North Atlantic Space Agency • The Mediterranean Sea • Mechanical Engineering • Four Wheel Drive • Copper • Lead • Cafeteria • The same as • And RJ 2018

  11. Exercise 2 • A Toyota Landcruiser is larger than a Mitsubishi Pajero. • Light travels at a speed of 1,760 kilometers per second. • The population of the United Arab Emirates has increased from around 2 million to 9 million in the past 30 years. • The United Nations is often mistaken for the North Atlantic Trade Organization; they are not the same thing. • Listen to the following sentences and write them down in short form. RJ 2018

  12. Exercise 3 • Prepare a sheet of paper for taking notes using the Cornell Method RJ 2018

  13. Exercise 3 • Now listen to a short lecture on universities • In pairs, use your notes to construct an oral summary. RJ 2018

  14. Exercise 4 Small group work • Prepare some notes about yourself • eg. bio, family, jobs, travel, hobbies, best experience, ambitions, fears, philosophy on life. • You will now talk about yourself to your partners who will listen and take notes. • . RJ 2018

  15. Exercise 5 • Now listen to a short bio. • In pairs, use your notes to construct an oral summary. RJ 2018

  16. Summary 100 words Mr. Ronald Jones was born in _______ , UK and grew up in ______ _______ with his ___ brothers. His father was an _______ and his mother was a housewife. When he was _______ years old, he moved to _______, Australia where he studied for a BA in _______ and MA in _______ Linguistics. He also gained a certificate in teaching English. He has worked in Asia, Europe, Australia and South America and his interests include art, music, reading and activities such as cycling and football. He now lives in Abu Dhabi and _______ _______ with his wife and ___ children. His philosophy in life is “_________________________”.

  17. Life Philosophies • Don’t follow a path, make your own trail • Run wild, run free • Make hay while the sun shines • Ask and it will be given • Failure is just another step towards success • Love conquers everything • Be kind to others then others will be kind to you • Work hard, love generously, live free

  18. Summary • Write a summary of your partner. RJ 2018

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