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WorksheetsNote Taking Skills
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main idea of the Note Taking BrainPop movie?
Some note-taking systems are visual, while others rely on text
There are many different note-taking techniques
Taking notes helps you retain information, so pick a system that's right for you
Using a tape recorder is not a replacement for taking notes, because it won't help you remember
The act of taking notes forces students to listen more judiciously. What is the best synonym for "judicious?"
Judgmental
Thoughtful
Optimistic
Impulsive
What advantage does note-taking have over tape recording?
Note-taking requires less effort
Note-taking is faster
Note-taking forces you to analyze material
Note-taking lets you to review material later on
What's the best way to ensure that you'll be able to order your notes during a study session?
Write the date at the top of each page
Write the time at the top of each page
Write the day of the week at the top of each page
Write your name at the top of each page
Each of the following phrases indicates noteworthy information to come, except:
The main reason is…
Most experts believe…
As an aside…
The bottom line is…
What do all good note-taking systems have in common?
They divide the page up into different sections
They help you digest the information
They make use of different colored pens or pencils
They make use of sketches and diagrams
The most efficient way to correct a mistake in notes is:
circle it
draw a line through it
use white out over it
scribble over it to black it out
What do paraphrasing and abbreviating have in common?
Both save time and space
Both save time, but not space
Both save space, but not time
Neither saves time nor space
Fill in the blank with the appropriate symbol: "Inalienable rights (__ pursuit of happiness)"
w/o
i.e.
e.g.
cf.
The pictured notes were written in which note-taking format?
Outline
Word web
Cornell System
Freestyle
