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Communication Skills-I

Notes z To make effective notes, there are a number of techniques that you can use. Some more
popular techniques include the linear method, mapping method and Fishbone method.
z Effective note making requires the writer to summarise the text and not directly copy from
the text. The notes should be such that they can be read in future also.

z Note taking is sometimes taken as the first stage in note making.
5.9 Keywords

Fishbone Diagram: The problem is identified (tip of arrow) and ‘side bones’ are added, as
appropriate, to build up a structure perceived to be contributing to the ‘effect’.
Indentation: The blank space between a margin and the beginning of an indented line.

Linear Note Making: Traditional approach that typically involves making notes in the form of
lists or phrases
Mapping: A visual system of condensing material to show relationships and importance.

Mind-mapping: It involves making notes with patterns and by using images
Minutes: A summarized record of the proceedings at a meeting.
Note Making: An advanced process that involves reviewing, synthesizing, connecting ideas from
the lecture or reading and presenting the information in a readable, creative way

Note Taking: Practice of recording information captured from a transient source, such as an oral
discussion at a meeting, or a lecture.
Recapitulate: Summarise

Sentence Method of Note Taking: Writing each point separately in a different sentences

5.10 Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false.
1. A good note taker has to be a good listener.
2. While taking notes, the student should try and jot down every comment made by the
speaker.
3. While using the sentence method of note taking, it is advisable to distinguish between
main points and minor points.

4. While taking notes, a student should take utmost care for grammar, spellings and
punctuations.
5. Saying the information noted down aloud helps in longer retention of the information.
6. Making notes is an easy task.

7. Making notes helps you identify the key points of the text.
8. While making notes, the attempt should be to make them as brief as possible.
9. Linear method of note making makes use of diagrams and charts.
10. The left side of the brain deals with lists and sequences.

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