Making and

taking notes
The differences

Making notes Note-taking

 Writing down key info, details, connecting ideas,
and adding your own thoughts
 Used when listening to lectures, videos, or when
reading
 Focusing on comprehension
 Copying info word-by-word. No additional
ideas/thoughts from you
 Used when listening to instructions. For example,
when your teacher explains how to do your
project
 Focusing on detail
  Making notes is not a one-time process only. After
making a note, you need to:
What you need to  Read it again

know about  Search for missing information

 Ask yourself if you need to find more information from
making notes other sources for the missing info
How to create effective notes:

 Be prepared. Read the materials before you attend the lecture or read the
book, and make the notes
 Make sure you can read your notes
 For long sentences, do not attempt to copy word-by-word
 If you can, use bullet lists or tables
 Use highlighters and symbols for marking different parts of your note
 Draw relevant pictures. This will help you memorize your notes
 Leave some space for comments, questions, or revisions
 Read your notes and complete any missing information