TWRTT Notetaking Workshop Slide Show

Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko TauiraStudent Support ServicesNote-taking from readings & kōrero: 

Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira Student Support Services Note-taking from readings andamp; kōrero © 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira Student Support Services Paul Fenton: Āpiha Tautoko Tauira - Senior Student Support Coordinator

Mihi - Welcome: 

Mihi - Welcome Nau mai haere mai! Welcome to this workshop. This workshop will cover note-taking andamp; will provide some instruction on how to improve your note-taking skills. If you want further help, see a Student Support Advisor. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Workshop Overview: 

Workshop Overview Why take notes? Note-taking rules Note-taking styles Tips for taking notes during kōrero andamp; from written material. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objectives By the end of this workshop, you should be able to: Give reasons why you should take notes Outline note-taking rules Discover different note-taking styles Learn tips for taking notes during kōrero Learn tips for making notes from written material. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Why should you take notes?: 

Why should you take notes? Help you focus Good source of revision Helps understanding Allows you to write down good examples Allows you to write down assignment tips Other reasons? 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Your purpose: 

Your purpose Know WHY you are taking notes (e.g.) Are you revising? Are you brain-storming or generating ideas? Do you require more detailed notes? Do you just need diagrams? Do you just require practical examples? Summary: Your PURPOSE (see above examples) influences how your notes LOOK! 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Note-taking rules: 

Note-taking rules DO NOT write down every word you read or hear Write down the GIST, or essence, of what was said or written The way your notes look will vary, depending on: Your level of knowledge The topic The purpose for taking notes You don’t have to use the same note style every time. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Note-taking rules: 

Note-taking rules Develop your own shorthand symbols (e.g.) AND andamp; BECAUSE b/c WITH ῶ EACH e@ AT @ COMPANY Co ORGANISATION Orgn TRANSFER Xfer ACCOUNT Acc 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

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Note-taking rules HIGHLIGHT or COLOUR key points Use Headings andamp; Sub-headings to help you ORGANISE your notes After the kōrero, try to recall what you’ve read by going over your notes, or having discussions with others in your class After taking notes from written material, stop every once in a while and try to recall what you’ve read Summarise material using your own words.

Note-taking styles #1: Grid method: 

Note-taking styles #1: Grid method Useful for organising ideas into specific sections Uses headings and bullet points Divides your page into sections or grids (how many is up to you) This method might be more suited to certain situations (e.g. see next slides). 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

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2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services When might this method be good? (see next slide) Outline of grid method plan: Divide the page however you want

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2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services (e.g.) organising trips, celebrations, outlining different topics

Note-taking styles #2: Mind Maps: 

Note-taking styles #2: Mind Maps Even though we run a separate workshop on Mind Maps, here is a quick overview: Mind Maps The Subject of attention is the central image Main themes of the subject radiate as branches from central image Branches are a key image or key word on the associated line Topics are arranged from: Important – connected to Subject; to Less important, connected to the branches Branches form a connected structure. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/assets/examples/MM---Creativity.gif

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity Subject of attention: 'ELEMENTS OF CREATIVITY'

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity Main themes radiate like branches from central image

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity Topics arranged from MOST IMPORTANT (connected to main idea)

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity Topics arranged from MOST IMPORTANT (connected to main idea) to LEAST IMPORTANT (connected to branches)

Mind Map example: Creativity: 

Mind Map example: Creativity Branches form a CONNECTED structure – all parts are linked together either directly, or indirectly, to the main subject

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton Method: 

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton Method Step One: Divide your page into three columns leaving lots of space between sections (only the top ½ of the page below will be shown…). 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services (Make the middle column WIDEST)

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton method: 

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton method Step Two: The First column is for Headings andamp; Keywords. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton method: 

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton method Step Three: The Second Column is where you write most of your notes. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services Sports andamp; Fitness 27/02/07 Anatomical terms: DIRECTIONS

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton method: 

Note-taking styles #3: Column or Princeton method Step Four: The Third Column is left empty for revision, extra notes andamp; diagrams after class, or page numbers from your textbook or readings. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services Sports andamp; Fitness 27/02/07 Anatomical terms: DIRECTIONS Photocopy p.10 of textbook

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Note-taking styles #4: Linear or hierarchy method The most common method used by tauira (students) Don’t take down too much information Underline andamp; highlight key words Use Headings andamp; Subheadings ORGANISE notes in a logical manner.

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Note-taking styles #4: Linear or hierarchy method This is a GREAT method for ORGANISING your topics into sections – it helps you get your head around complex ideas

Note-taking tips: Kōrero: 

Note-taking tips: Kōrero You can’t andamp; shouldn’t write down every-single word! You must PAY CLOSE ATTENTION in class Sit toward the front of class (not just for geeks!) Ask questions andamp; participate Learn to be selective when taking notes Write down the ESSENCE of what they are saying Think about how the kōrero is ORGANISED Listen for verbal cues (e.g.) 'This will help for your assignment…' 'This is quite important…' Use your own abbreviations. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Note-making tips: Written material: 

Note-making tips: Written material You MUST NOT copy every word down – take notes that cover the gist of the material Think about how to ORGANISE your notes Learn how to skim read and read the essential parts Take regular breaks every twenty or thirty minutes (or whatever works for you) Revise your notes the next day and then once a week. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

Note-making tips: General advice: 

Note-making tips: General advice Include the date and course name Number your pages Keep your notes in a book, file, or folder Revise your notes regularly. 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services

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The moral of this tale… Taking notes helps you ORGANISE ideas One principle of memory andamp; learning is important here: 'If you want to learn andamp; remember something, you have to break it into memorable pieces!' There is no one best way to take notes; develop your own style based on these principles; what you develop must work FOR YOU!

Finish: 

Finish Thanks for your time If you require further help, discuss your concerns with your kaiako, or see a Student Support Advisor We’re here to help you reach your POTENTIAL! 2007 Te Wāhanga Ratonga Tautoko Tauira – Student Support Services