Quiz Note-Taking Techniques

What is the purpose of taking great notes?

• To show off in front of classmates

• To retain information for a long time

• To impress the teacher

• To make your notebook look pretty

According to a study at Princeton University, what was the average number of words written by students who took notes on a laptop during a 15-minute lecture?

• 310 words

• 173 words

• 500 words

• 100 words

Why did the students who typed their notes recall less information when tested later on?

• They were distracted by social media

• They focused too much on the syntax of the message

• They didn't pay attention in class

• They didn't review their notes

What advantage does paper note-taking have over using a computer?

• It allows for faster typing speed

• It requires less self-control

• It is more environmentally friendly

• It is easier to organize

What should you pay special attention to when taking notes?

• Bullet lists

• Big ideas

• Terms and definitions

• All of the above

Which note-taking method involves dividing the paper into three sections: Cue Column, Notes Column, and Summary Column?

• Outline method

• Cornell method

• Mind-Mapping method

• None of the above

What should you write in the Cue Column of the Cornell Method?

• Main concepts

• Questions that weren't answered

• Summary of the lecture

• Examples and illustrations

What is the purpose of the Summary Area in the Cornell Method?

• To write down additional notes

• To draw mind maps

• To review and consolidate the main ideas

• To write down questions for further research

Which note-taking method involves visually representing the relationships between concepts and facts?

• Outline method

• Cornell method

• Mind-Mapping method

• None of the above

What should you do if a professor emphasizes that something is important?

• Take a nap

• Write it down in your notes

• Ignore it

• Ask the professor to repeat it