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Note-Taking Skills
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American Military University
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07/28/10
Note-taking skills are a necessary tool to have and use when it comes to studying. By utilizing notes, studying for a test or quiz can be made much easier. Note-taking skills can help a person better understand the material being learned. Some people learn better when they write things down, and taking notes help them learn better versus just reading the material. When taking notes, one can go back at a later time and look at the notes to help remember key facts and events.
There are different methods of note-taking. According to the research found by Concordia University, there are five effective methods of note-taking. Methods include Cornell, Outline, Map, Chart, and Sentence. Some have their advantages and some have their disadvantages. The advantages to using Cornell are it is simple, organized, and easy to use. When it comes to Cornell, there are no disadvantages. The Outline method is well-organized when done correctly. However, it requires more thought during class, it isn’t ideal for reviewing at a later time, and if the lecture is delivered too quickly it can’t be used effi...