Listening and Note-Taking

LISTENING

NOTE-TAKING

Prepare to listen

Have a positive attitude when preparing to listen

Speaking Clearly to Understand What is Being Said in order to listen effectively

Minimize Distractions

Prevent misunderstanding when listening by working together with peers

Critical Listening

Remembering and Retaining information is vital to listening

Active Listening

Note Taking Tips: Write down key points and ideas to ensure that what's being written can be reviewed correctly at a later time.
Take notes that align with how you are comfortable taking notes.

Practice Methods for Listening:
Open Eyes and Ears and Prepare Yourself, Be Aware, Eliminate any listening barriers.

There are many different ways notes can be organized, be sure to organize them according to your learning style.

Review your notes within 2 days of writing them.

Annotating: within the text.

Chronological,
Cause and Effect
Compare/Contrast,
Most Important/Least Important

Cornell System: a note taking strategy that involves dividing your paper into an upside T, this has been proven effective in writing notes and remembering information; also known as the T system.

Abbreviations are helpful when taking notes. This makes it quicker to jot down notes when need be.

Writing/Typing Notes

To be able to listen effectively, you will be successful in class, or your career. Also within everyday life.