Class 9, 27/03/2012


The class was based on note taking methods and easy learning.
The main key words were,
SQ4R
Cornell
Note taking
Active listing
Cue words

During a lecture its very important to follow cue words which helps to grasp the gist of the lecture. Thus cue words occurs in following instances.

• For examples: for instance, to illustrate
• For organization or chronological order: To say the steps  use next, finally first,  secondly, third like wise can use For additional points: Furthermore, in addition, also, moreover
• For opposing ideas: On the other hand, in contrast, although, however
• For similar ideas: Likewise, similarly, in comparison 
• For exceptions: However, nevertheless, but, yet, still  
• For emphasis:  Above all, finally, more importantly
• For understanding: In other words, in essence, briefly 
• For summarizing:  In conclusion, to sum up, for these reasons, in a nutshell 
• For exams:  Remember this, this is important, this could be on the test   

We were taught how to take down notes according to the SQ4R method.
SQ4R means,


S  =  Survey
Q  =  Question
R  =  Read        
R  =  Recite        
R  =  Rite  


We tried the Cornell note taking system and were told to write up the notes according to the Cornell system.
Following shows a Cornell note taking template,