Note Taking Fundamentals

Why is note taking an important academic skill?Note Taking

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The ability to put another’s ideas and

explanations into your own words demonstrates

whether you have understood the material you have been reading.

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There is no right way to take and store notes.

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It's best to find

one that suits your own

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Note taking, from both academic readings and

lectures, can help you to...

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...improve your comprehension & understanding...

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...revise for exams...

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...maintain academic honesty...

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...retain information...cc: Leo Reynolds - https://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00

...think critically about the information presented...

...prepare for written assessment...

...organise your academic writing...

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...and find connections between different sources.

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Most importantly, find out what style works

best for you.

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