

Alfred North Whitehead (1861 - 1947), English mathematicianĪcademic skills centers and other authorities on effectiveĬonsider reviewing and editing class notes to be the most " Ideas won't keep something must be done about them." Information that is repeated or spelled out.Material written on the chalkboard or on a transparency,.Enumerations or lists of things that are discussed.Details, facts, or explanations that expand or explain the.On some of the following tips for what to include in your Knowing what and how much to write down is sometimes Understanding it." - Charles Kettering (1876 - 1958), " There is a great difference between knowing a thing For examples of popular notetaking formats, see Notetaking.Note all unfamiliar vocabulary or concepts you don't.Develop a system of abbreviations and symbols you can use.When you can use a phrase, or a phrase when you can use a You can set them outįor easier reviewing when studying for an exam. Start each new lecture on a new page, and date and number.Your notetaking speed and comprehension later. Petrovic Pavlov (1849 - 1936), Russian physiologist.įine-tune the structure and organization of your notes to " Learn, compare, collect the facts." - Ivan Develop a notetaking method that works for you. Missed crucial information that should have been noted.ģ. You know it, the lecture got back on track five minutes ago, Interested in, students have a tendency to "zone out." When aĪn unexpected detour, say a student asks a question you Adapt to whatever direction a lecture takes."Without concentration there is no focus, and without focus Make a conscious effort to pay attention.You to get the most out of the information presented. With a positive attitude allows one to be open-minded and Only sets the stage for inattentive listening. To class thinking, "This is the last place I want to be Start by entering the classroom with a positive attitude.
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" Learn how to listen and you will prosper even from Will allow you to better decipher the more important points Understanding about what the instructor is lecturing about Vocabulary words that are unfamiliar to you. Notations about material or concepts you don't understand.

Has taught me the importance of good study skills and habits.Ĭan a student "survive" college with these skills, they canĪctually do quite well. Dietsche (UWEC student)Īs an adult student, and mother of three college-aged children,
