taking+effective+notes

= = //1. Take Notes Effectively// **A good set of notes can serve you well. Your notes help you remember which concepts your teacher stressed and give you an idea as to what will be covered on tests and exams. Note taking also helps you concentrate on what is covered in class.**

**Before class** **During class** **After class**
 * Preview the pertinent chapter in your textbook.
 * Review your notes from last class.
 * Formulate questions to ask in class.
 * Make sure you have plenty of paper and your favourite pen or pencil.
 * Listen for and write down main ideas rather than try to record everything.
 * Watch for cues from your professor that help you select and organize main ideas.
 * Use abbreviations wherever possible.
 * Leave space to add missing ideas later.
 * Read your notes over and fill in missing details as soon as possible.
 * Check a classmate's notes to see if you missed significant details.
 * Relate your class notes to notes from your text to get the complete picture.
 * <span style="color: #003399; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Review your notes regularly and test yourself to see how much you can recall

==Graphic organizers can help you to keep your notes neat and can help you summarize your learning. Check the following link out for a variety of graphic organizers that can help you to be better organized!!==

[|Note taking graphic organizers]