Note taking

Fill in the words you think are missing. Notetaking provides several benefits beyond that record of what was presented in a lecture or class activity.Effective notetaking:Keeps you alert - Notetaking keeps your body active and involved and helps you avoid feelings of drowsiness or distraction.Engages your mind - Listening carefully and deciding what to include in notes keeps your mind actively involved with what you hear.Emphasises and organises information - As you take notes, you’ll decide on and highlight the key ideas you hear, identifying the structure of a class presentation. You’ll also be able to indicate the supporting points of a presentation, making study and understanding easier after class. Such organised notes also make it easier for you to link classroom learning to textbook readings.Creates a condensed record for study - A set of concise, well-organised notes from each class session gives you what you need for study, learning, and review after class. What is your name? On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your note-taking skills and why? List 3 ways you can improve your note-taking skills?