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The notes are prepared based on the

ENOTEs given objective of the subject.

Each objective is presented as a main


point followed by the detailed answers of
what you are supposed to get at the end of
the lesson.

Any relevant additional information


related to each objective is included as
supporting points.

In that way you are trying to cover the


main concept of the subject and areas
that could be probably asked in exam.

ENOTEs E NOTEs comprises of three different


techniques and firstly note that selective
combination of two or all can be more
effective depending to what works for you.
2) CuN (Cues-linked Notes)
The technique work at its best during
learning where you’re supposed to listen
carefully and able to note any cue or
Keep in mind that these techniques may work for indicator that your lecture may provide
different classes and different lectures/teachers during lecture/lesson.
Francis Rich Samu depending to the combination of the techniques.
The following are some few common
This article provide tips and techniques that may indicators that may signal important
be useful for taking notes in your classes and help material to be noted.
“facts are independent of to get you started exploring the note technique and  Summaries. They also help you
experience but on reality” their combinations that may work for you. to figure out what the
lecture/teacher considered to be
1) ON (Take On) the most important points on the
That’s Objective-oriented Notes. topic.
Objectives help you to identify what the  Emphasis and repetition. Make
lecture/teacher considered to be the most sure any emphasis and/or
important point on the topic. repetition are duly recorded.
 Favourite words and phrases.
Note and familiarise yourself
with the language and terms of
art your lecture/teacher prefers.
This can improve exam answers.
3) QueSt (Question –answering style)
In this technique notes are prepared
using old exams or any given practice
questions.

This can help you to understand which


material presented during lecture/lesson
turn up in exams and the forms it takes.  References:

Old exams or practice questions can also


indicate the level of details you must
include in your notes to meet what your
lecture/teacher usually test.

NB: The combination of the above three Author:


acronyms for the discussed techniques
give a good advice you must take: ‘Take
on to cun your quest ’ which means ‘be
responsible to know your
ambitions’.

Francis Rich samu

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