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Learning with Cornell Notes:
An Effective Note Taking StrategyPresented by
Mrs. Schawann McGee, M.Ed.
Before we begin…Answer the following questions.
1. What is note-taking?
2. Do you believe note-taking is important? Why or why not?
3. Is there more than one way to take notes?
4. How do you take notes?
Why do we take notes?According to the University of California at Berkeley’s Student Learning Center:
• Develops critical thinking and listening skills
• Assists with comprehension and retention
• Teaches concision
• Provides clarification of complex concepts
• Enhances the review/mastery of information process
History of Cornell Notes
• Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk.
• Designed in response to frustration over student test scores.
• Meant to be easily used as a test study guide.
• Adopted by most major law schools as the preferred note taking method (Bullock & Maben, n.d.).
CORNELL NOTES
First & Last NameClass Title
HourDate
Topic
Questions,Subtitles,Headings,Etc.
Class Notes
2 1/2”
3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes
Principles of C.N.• Record (right)
– Telegraphic sentences
– (omitting inessential words; to be concise)
– Short-hand– Images
(Doodles/Maps)• Question(s) (left)
– Create questions that your notes answer
• Recite– Fold over right
column and answer questions from memory
• Reflect– Question yourself
“What’s the significance of this information? How does this relate to something I already know?”
• Review– Reread and recite your
notes at least ten(10) minutes every week. (Cornell University, 2011).
Cornell Notes
Lecture Close Reading
Record headings,
subheadings, etc
beforehand
Create a key vocabulary section on
the left
Write a summary to paraphrase the notes
Read over the notes weekly
Questions / Main Ideas / Vocabulary Notes/ Answers/ Definitions / Examples / SentencesUnderstanding Text Structures
Key TermsDescriptive Tells you about something
Example: “The crocodile is the master of deception in the water. It stalks its prey and then swiftly closes in for the kill.”
Sequence Step by step, Chronological order (1…2…3…)Example: "Archaeologists have helped us to understand that the evolution of the crocodile began with ..."
Compare/Contrast Looking at similarities and differences between two or more things
Example: "The power of the crocodile is like that of a monstrous machine. With one lunge it can destroy its prey and protect the kill from other predators."
Cause/Effect Reasons why something happensExample: "We observed the crocodile as it stalked a raccoon moving through the moonlight toward the edge of the water. As a result of a noise we made, the raccoon bolted..."
Problem/Solution Attempting to solve an issue; questions and answers format
Example: "One problem to resolve in crocodile watching is transportation. How can an observer get close enough to watch without scaring it away or being attacked?"
SummaryThere are five main types of text structure, and they are description, sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution. There arespecific reasons for electing to use on structure over another. However, a writer can use more than one in a text.
Recall Clue Column Record Column
Propaganda Techniques in Advertising Define "Propaganda"
Intro Propaganda used by politicians, writers. Also by advertisers. Def: Messages intended to persuade audiences to adopt a certain opinion.
List 4 common tech. used by advertisers
Advertisers use propaganda. 4 techniques common.
1. Testimonial Def: Celebrities used to pitch idea, sell product; Audience associate star qualities of celebrity w/ product. Define & explain "testimonial" technique
Ex. Michael Jordan sells Nike shoes
2. Bandwagon Def: Encourages people to buy b/c e'one is doing it. Ads urge you to get on board; don't get left out. Define & explain "bandwagon" technique
Ex. "All over America, people are switching to...."
3. Plain Folks Def: Product associated with ordinary folks like you & me. Ads use "regular", next-door-neighbor types to sell product. Define & explain "plain folks" technique
Ex. New mother in hospital uses Tylenol.
4. Transfer Product associated with s'thing that is attractive or respectable. Car ads show gorgeous model - audience transfer feelings about model to car. Ads use patriotic symbols like bald eagle - audience transfers patriotic feelings
to product, company. Define & explain "transfer" technique
Ex. Wal-Mart claims to sell only made-in-USA products.
SUMMARY: Advertisers use propaganda. Propaganda = Messages intended to persuade audiences to adopt a certain opinion. 4 common propaganda techniques used by advertisers: 1. Testimonial: celebrity endorses product. 2. Bandwagon: everybody is buying product. 3. Plain Folks: ordinary, non-glamorous people like us use it. 4. Transfer: transfer feelings of admiration to product.
Visual Example
Other Ways to Take Notes:1. The Two-Column Note taking System2. The Three-Column Note taking System3. The Formal Outline Note taking System4. The Taking Notes in Your Textbook System
(aka: Sticky-note madness)
YOUR TURN
TO PRACTICE
ReferencesBullock, P., & Maben, A. (n.d.). Cornell Notes
Presentation. AVID.
Cornell University. (2011, April). Retrieved August 8, 2011, from Cornell Learning Strategies Center: lsc.sas.cornell.edu/Sidebars/Study_Skills_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf
University of California at Berkeley. (n.d.). Effective Note-taking. Retrieved August 8, 2011, from Student Learning Center: http://slc.berkeley.edu/studystrategies/calren/notetaking1.html
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