CornellStudySheets
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TheCornellmethodprovidesasystematicformatfor condensingandorganizingnotes.Thestudentdividesthe paperintotwocolumns:thenote-takingcolumn(usuallyon theright)istwicethesizeofthequestions/keyword column(ontheleft).Thestudentshouldleavefiveto sevenlines,oraboutx(whichshouldberecordedassoon aspossiblesothatthelectureandquestionswillbefresh inthestudent'smind)orkeywordsarewritteninthekey
wordcolumn.Thesenotescanbetakenfromanysourceof information,suchas,fictionandnonfictionbooks,DVDs, lectures,textbooks,etc.
After about 24 hours of taking the notes, the student taking the notes must revise and write questions and then the student writes a brief summary in the bottom five to seven lines of the page. This helps to increase understanding of the topic. When studying for either a test or quiz, the
student has a concise but detailed and relevant record of previous classes. However, despite some of the truth in many people finding added benefits in taking Cornell Notes, many prefer using brief bullets or statements.
When reviewing the material, the student can cover up the note-taking (right) column to answer the questions/keywords in the key word or cue (left) column. The student is encouraged to reflect on the material and review the notes regularly.
TheCornell Note-takingSystem
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Note takingColumn
CueColumn
1. Record:Duringthelecture,usethenote taking columntorecordthelectureusingtelegraphic sentences.
2. Questions:Assoonafterclassaspossible,formulate questionsbasedonthenotesintheright-hand column. Writingquestions helpstoclarifymeanings, revealrelationships,establishcontinuity,and strengthenmemory. Also,thewritingofquestions setsupaperfectstageforexam-studyinglater.
3. Recite: Coverthenote takingcolumnwithasheetof paper. Then,lookingatthequestionsorcue-wordsin thequestionandcuecolumnonly,sayaloud,inyour ownwords,theanswerstothequestions,facts,or ideasindicatedbythecue-words.
4. Reflect: Reflectonthematerialbyaskingyourself questions,forexample:"What'sthesignificanceof thesefacts? Whatprinciplearetheybasedon? How can Iapplythem? Howdotheyfitinwithwhat Ialready know? What'sbeyondthem?
5. Review:Spendatleasttenminuteseveryweek reviewingallyourpreviousnotes. If youdo,you'll retain agreatdealforcurrentuse,aswellas,forthe exam.
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Afterclass,usethisspaceatthebottomofeachpage tosummarizethenotesonthatpage.
AdaptedfromHowtoStudyinCollege 7/ebyWalterPauk,2001HoughtonMifflin
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