Effective Note-Taking Skill: Abbreviations

What is the main purpose of using symbols and abbreviations in note-taking?

• To capture every word spoken

• To ensure that the notes are complete

• To improve the aesthetic of the notes

What should you remember about the abbreviations used in your notes?

• They should be complex

• They should be colorful

• They should be consistent

Using too many abbreviations can make your notes _______.

Inventing your own abbreviations for common terms in your subject area is a suggested strategy.

• True

• False

While taking notes, make sure you note down...

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• facts such as dates, names, percentages, etc.

• expressions such as “what I mean is”

• definitions 

• words that the speakers may spell out 

• grammar words such as “a/an/the or been” 

Draw your most common abbreviations & symbols to inspire us!