WHY TAKE NOTES?

Note taking is essential for studying and learning in college

Taking notes develops a sense of listening

Lecture notes provide the clearest and best indication of what the you should study for the exam

Taking notes in class makes the student an active participant in the learning process rather than a passive listener or daydreamer.

Taking notes helps the student sort out important information

The notes taken will become a study aid, an external memory device, and an instrument to aid in review and recitation


REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT TAKING NOTES

Review your notes as soon as possible after class

Review the notes from the previous class meeting while you sit and wait for the class to begin

Review each week's notes at the end of the week

Studies have shown that one's recall rises immediately after learning

After about twenty-four hours, recall has diminished by about 80%

The single most effective way to prepare for a test is recitation

Hearing your own voice summarizing the material and quizzing yourself on it will greatly reinforce your mental image of the subject.

Studies have shown that about 80% of your study time should be spent in recitation rather than rereading.