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Tips and Techniques for Taking Notes in Class HandoutTips and Techniques for Taking Notes in Class Handout
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Georgetown University
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9th - 12th
Subjects
21 Century Skills
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Tips and Techniques for Taking Notes in Class

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From reading the class syllabi or listening for lecture indicators to considering typing vs. handwriting and formatting, read through this list of suggested note-taking tips that can help learners discover which techniques work best for them. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

cornell notes, note-taking skills, Study Skills, life skills, organizational skills

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Consider trying different types of note-taking styles together as a class in the first month of school, and then having learners choose whichever worked best for them to continue throughout the school year

Classroom Considerations

  • Though designed for law school students, many of the same note-taking skills and tips apply for general education classroom

Pros

  • Variety of tips that can apply to diverse subject matters
  • Particularly addresses information pertinent to older secondary students and college-bound seniors

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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